Physician Assistant PA Emergency Medicine Urgent care

Overview

• Provide high-quality, efficient, team-based patient care under supervising physician direction.
• Manage patients in various settings, including office, hospital, and emergency departments.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including suturing, wound care, and injections.
• Develop and implement patient management plans ensuring continuity of care.
• Provide patient education on therapeutic regimens, health maintenance, and emotional well-being.
• Assist in surgeries, perform perioperative procedures, and facilitate patient admissions and discharges.
• Mentor less experienced physician assistants, sharing clinical and operational expertise.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and department members on performance improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and compile patient medical data.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret results for deviations from normal.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including immunizations, suturing, and infection management.
• Develop patient management plans and record progress notes.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative education and support to patients and families.
• Assist in surgical procedures and perform perioperative tasks as required.
• Facilitate patient discharge and document summaries in a timely manner.
• Mentor and support less experienced physician assistants in clinical practices.

Job Requirements

• Master of Science (MS) degree from an ARC-PA accredited program.
• Minimum three years of experience as a physician assistant within the last five years.
• California Physician Assistant License and National Certification required at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification and National Provider Identifier required.
• Fluoroscopy Permit required for certain specialties within 18 months of hire.
• Competency in performing department-specific tasks as required.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• Advanced certification in specialty area preferred.