Physician Assistant
Core
Advanced Practice Provider in the Emergency Department conducting patient intake, diagnosis, and management of acute health problems.
Role type
Clinical Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Builds
Direct patient care and clinical decision support for the ED team
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Required skills
Clinical expertise, physical examination, health history taking, medication prescription, laboratory test interpretation, patient education, quality improvement, research integration
Preferred skills
Mentoring graduate students, committee participation, staff education development
Technologies
BLS (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient appraisals via health histories and physical exams; prescribe medications and order therapies/tests; evaluate patients for further care needs; document all care and procedures; serve as a consultant to other disciplines; participate in quality improvement and research initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC