Filled - Dimas - Emergency Medicine APP PRN

Atrium Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Burlington, NC, is seeking a Physician Assistant to support emergency medicine services. You will perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, coordinate diagnostic studies, and monitor patient progress under physician supervision.

The role requires PA licensure and graduation from an accredited PA program, with strong communication and teaching abilities. You will work in a fast-paced setting, with rotating shifts and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• PA licensure required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to teach students, residents and interns in emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and document care.
• Coordinate lab studies and patient prep.
• Maintain patient progress records and consult with supervising physician.
• Plan staffing and ensure proper resources for duties.
• Contribute to research and prepare statistical reports.
• Teach students, residents and interns in emergency medicine.
• Ensure complete documentation in medical records.
• Stay current with department policies.
• Provide age-specific patient care.

Skills

Communication

Poise under pressure

Complex procedures

Rotating shifts

Documentation

Education

PA Licensure

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: PA Licensure.

Essential Functions

• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care. Records data and tentative conclusions for review by physician.
• Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Carries out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge. Monitors progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient's progress, and consults with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
• Plans and schedules work for the physician's health team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties.
• Participates in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician. Prepares statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Teaches students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to Emergency Medicine.
• Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care.
• Participates in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.
• Remains up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.
• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Skills/Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure

Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Ability to work a rotating shift schedule

Performs other related duties other than those described herein

Work Environment

Fast paced, long hours, ability to deliver results

Professionalism and customer service skills a must at all times

Occasionally subject to irregular hours

Physical Requirements

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