What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine - 2+ years of experience position at Emergency Care Specialists PC?
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Emergency Department team. The PA will work under the supervision of emergency medicine physicians to provide high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals presenting with acute medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions. This role requires strong clinical skills, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Responsibilities
- Perform focused history-taking, physical examinations, and initial assessment of patients in the emergency setting
- Provide treatment and management for a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, EKGs) in collaboration with supervising physicians
- Perform approved procedures (i.e. wound care, suturing, splinting, I&D, abscess drainage, basic airway management, etc.)
- Participate in triage and patient flow to ensure timely and appropriate care
- Prescribe medications within scope of practice and state regulations
- Communicate care plans clearly with patients, family, and interdisciplinary staff
- Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the EMR (EPIC)
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current PA license and certification
- Minimum of 2 years clinical emergency medicine experience preferred. Will consider significant experience in urgent care or hospital-based medicine
- ACLS and PALS certification required (or willing to obtain)
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
- Experience treating adult and pediatric patients required
- Experience with EPIC preferred
Compensation Package
- Excellent base salary and bonuses
- Health insurance (fully-paid family coverage)
- Dental insurance (fully-paid family coverage)
- Vision Insurance (fully-paid family coverage)
- Stipend in lieu of enrolling in company benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Retirement plan
- Short-Term disability insurance
- Long-Term disability insurance
- Group-Term life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Paid Time-Off
- Professional development assistance
- Medical malpractice insurance
- Flexible schedule
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000