What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Lawrence Emergency Medicine Associates?
Job Summary
We are seeking a hard working and compassionate Physician Assistant to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality patient care in the Emergency Department along side ABEM certified physicians. Your expertise will support diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of medical conditions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with Physicians and other Advanced Practice Providers as well as nurses and clinical pharmacists.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments including physical examinations and medical history documentation using Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Performs and documents physical examinations on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population, urgent and non-urgent in the Emergency Department.
- Participate in a Physician-lead provider-based health care delivery system which supports continuous improvement in patient care.
- Adhere to the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times.
- Prescribe medications following HIPAA regulations and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) guidelines, including injections administration and medication management.
- Perform clinical procedures such as suturing, wound care and fracture care.
- Provide patient education , discharge planning and post-discharge instructions.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA standards by maintaining accurate medical records, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding for procedures, and proper documentation of all patient interactions.
Qualifications
- Valid Physician Assistant license with current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Kansas state medical license.
- Proven experience in hospital medicine or emergency medicine environments preferred.
- Demonstrated skills in clinical procedures including suturing.
- Ability to work effectively within collaborative practice agreements alongside physicians; excellent communication skills essential.
- Commitment to maintaining HIPAA compliance and practicing within DEA regulations for controlled substances.
- Current BLS, ATLS, PALS and ACLS certification required.
Join us in a unique practice where you will have 24/7 physician support, available consultants and a collegial practice environment.
Pay: $120,196.61 - $130,301.29 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,197 - $130,301