Physician Assistant, ED, Casual
Core
Provide acute care diagnosis, management, and direct clinical care to patients in the Emergency Department.
Role type
Casual Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
Builds
Direct patient care and health outcomes in the ED
Domain
Healthcare, Emergency Medicine
Required skills
Acute care clinical expertise, patient assessment, medication prescription, order interpretation, patient education, quality improvement, research integration, mentorship
Preferred skills
1-2 years of prior APP experience
Technologies
BLS (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals including histories and physical exams, prescribe and order medications/therapies/tests, evaluate patients for further care needs, provide teaching to patients and families, document care in medical records, refer to other disciplines, participate in quality improvement and research, serve as a preceptor for students, advocate for patients.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC