Physician Assistant Emergency Center

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree in Physician Assisting (Required)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous Emergency Center or ICU experience (Preferred)

• 4 years experience in supervision and independent decision making in major physician assisting areas (Preferred)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

• Required Certifications/Licensures: Department Specific Certifications may be required., Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization

• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures

• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)

• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.

• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.

• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

• Long-distance or air travel as needed - not to exceed 10% travel.

• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

GENERAL SKILLS

• Organizational Skills

• Communication Skills

• Interpersonal Skills

• Customer Relations

• Mathematical

• Analytical

• Grammar/Spelling

• Read/Comprehend Written Instructions

• Follow Verbal Instructions

• Transcription

• Basic Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite

• General Clerical Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors

• Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination

• Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)

• Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)

• Sitting - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

• Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

• Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

• Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

• Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

• Reaching above shoulder - Frequently within shift (34-66%)