Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine- Hickory, NC

Advocate Aurora 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

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

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Teaches students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to Emergency Medicine.
7. Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care.
8. Participates in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.
9. Remains up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.
10. 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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35%

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Activity

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending

X

Reaching with arms

X

Finger and hand dexterity

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Seeing

Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:

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20 lbs. maximum

X

50 lbs. maximum

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100 lbs. maximum