Physician Assistant, Emergency Department, Per Diem

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.; Eastville (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Emergency Department Physician Assistant to provide direct care in collaboration with ED attending physicians and the multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on improving care for ED patients through comprehensive assessment and treatment planning.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant certification is required.
• Massachusetts license is required.
• ACLS certification is required.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
• Perform age-appropriate history and physical.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Monitor effectiveness of treatments.
• Provide education on acute and chronic conditions.
• Manage chronic medical conditions including med reconciliation.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists.
• Conduct thorough exams/evaluations of health status.
• Facilitate chronic care management activities (e.g., diabetic eye exams, foot exams, nutrition counseling).
• Promote preventive medicine and screenings (e.g., mammograms, colonoscopies).
• Counsel and reinforce healthy lifestyle habits.

Skills

PA certification

Massachusetts license

ACLS Certificate

MCSR

EMR experience

MS Word

Documentation in EHR

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Massachusetts license

PA certification

ACLS Certificate

MCSR

Tools

MS Word

EMR systems

Job description

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.

Job Summary

The primary role of the Emergency Department Physician Assistant will be to provide direct care management of Emergency Department (ED) patients in collaboration with the ED attending physician(s) and other members of a multidisciplinary ED team. This position is specifically to improve care for patients being evaluated and treated in the ED.

Delegation of Authority

As a Physician Assistant, you are delegated the authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Performance Requirement / Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and Treat acute and chronic Illness
• Perform age-appropriate history and physical
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to patient’s age specific need
• Monitor the effectiveness of treatments
• Provide education of acute and chronic medical conditions
• Managing Chronic Medical Conditions
• Reconciling medication list
• Facilitating appointments to specialist
• Providing thorough exams and evaluations of patient’s health status
• Facilitate appropriate chronic care management (i.e. Diabetic eye exams, foot exams and nutritional counseling)
• Preventive Medicine
• Keeping track of and referring patient to appropriate preventive medical screenings (e.g. Mammograms and Colonoscopies)
• Counseling and reinforcing patients in healthy life style habits

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Qualifications

• Physician Assistant certification
• Massachusetts license
• ACLS Certificate
• MCSR (Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration)

Experience

• Proficient Computer Skills (MS Word)
• EMR experience required
• Ability to document in electronic health record completely and accurately
• Knowledge of clinical reminders and how to use them appropriately
• Good communication skills, both spoken and written
• Willing and able to work in a team environment
• Able to change with the ever evolving healthcare field

Additional Job Details

Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: One Hospital Road
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Employee Type: Per Diem
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range: $59.04 - $83.59/Hourly
Grade: 7

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EEO Statement

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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