Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Core
Provide complex, standardized patient care procedures in an emergency medicine setting, acting as a physician surrogate under direct supervision.
Role type
Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Builds
Patient care interventions, clinical research protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
History and physical examination, IV therapy (peripheral, central, intraosseous), arterial line insertion, Basic/Advanced life support, medication prescription, differential diagnosis, suturing and wound care, clinical trial coordination, informed consent
Preferred skills
Emergency Medicine experience, knowledge of acute and chronic illness management protocols
Technologies
Med/Surg instruments and equipment
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive history and physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, initiate life support in emergencies, prescribe and regulate medications, conduct clinical trials and obtain informed consent, coordinate patient care and referrals, maintain technical proficiency in emergency procedures
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical provider