Emergency Medicine PA/Family NP — Advanced Clinician

Advocate Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Hickory, NC seeks a Physician Assistant to perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under physician supervision. You will coordinate labs, explain procedures to patients, and monitor patient progress to ensure quality care.

The role involves teaching residents, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to emergency medicine education and research while following hospital policies and age-specific care guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active PA licensure required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and document patient care.
• Coordinate and schedule labs and diagnostics and explain procedures to patients.
• Provide patient care under physician supervision and monitor progress.
• Plan staffing and workflow for the physician health team.
• Support clinical research and prepare progress reports and recommendations.
• Teach students and residents in emergency medicine techniques.
• Ensure accurate medical record documentation of assessment and care plan.
• Participate in ongoing emergency/urgent care education and training.
• Stay updated with department policies and hospital guidelines.
• Deliver age-appropriate care according to age-specific guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Composure under pressure

Complex procedures

Rotating shifts

Education

PA program graduate

Job description

Advocate Health in Hickory, NC seeks a Physician Assistant to perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under physician supervision. You will coordinate labs, explain procedures to patients, and monitor patient progress to ensure quality care.

The role involves teaching residents, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to emergency medicine education and research while following hospital policies and age-specific care guidelines.