Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Vetted Solutions; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team. You will collaborate with physicians to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and follow up with patients in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes autonomy, clinical decision-making, patient education, and adherence to policies. PA licensure in Pennsylvania and NCCPA certification are required, with a Master's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies preferred; Bachelor's degree required.
• NCCPA certification and PA licensure in Pennsylvania required.
• Strong knowledge of care management, clinical policies, and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess and establish diagnoses; develop and implement treatment plans.
• Document accurately in electronic medical records and order diagnostics.
• Prescribe, modify, or discontinue treatments as appropriate.
• Report significant risks or test results to collaborating physicians.
• Perform procedures within licensure scope.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Provide patient education and advocate for safe, ethical care.

Skills

Care management

Clinical policies

Health documentation

Patient assessment

Safety

Patient rights

BLS certification

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role Overview: The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner collaborates with physicians to provide patient care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Responsibilities involve ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications within scope, performing procedures, and ensuring patient safety and education. The role emphasizes autonomy, clinical decision-making, effective communication with healthcare teams, and adherence to policies and standards.

Key Duties

• Assess and establish diagnoses; develop and implement treatment plans.
• Document accurately in electronic medical records and order diagnostics.
• Prescribe, modify, or discontinue treatments as appropriate.
• Report significant risks or test results to collaborating physicians.
• Perform procedures within licensure scope.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Provide patient education and advocate for safe, ethical care.

Qualifications & Skills: A Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies is preferred, with a Bachelor's required. Certification from NCCPA and PA licensure in Pennsylvania are necessary. Skills include care management, clinical policies, health documentation, patient assessment, safety, and patient rights. BLS certification is also required.
Core Values & Environment: Emphasizes kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. Offers a collaborative, inclusive environment with comprehensive benefits, opportunities for academic growth, and a focus on community well-being.