What are the responsibilities and job description for the PA-Emergency Medicine position at SSH South Shore Hospital, Inc.?
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-18728 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Emergency Department APC PB Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 36 Shift: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Under the medical direction of the MD Chair of Emergency Medicine as well as the Executive Director of APCs, the PA will evaluate, treat and manage patients with Emergent conditions. Under the general guidance of the Medical Director of the Emergency Department and in accordance with 263CMR2.00 of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Physician Assistants, the Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the Department of Emergency Medicine. Minimum Education - Preferred Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant Program Minimum Work Experience Prefer two or more years of practice, preferably in an emergency service Required Licenses / Registrations ACNP - Adult Nurse Practitioner PA - Physician Assistant license required. NCCPA - National Commission on Certification Physician Assistants required. ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification preferred. License, certifications, and classes will be monitored by the Medical Staff Services Department Demonstrates history of proficiency in the delivery of Emergency Medical care to patients of all ages. Demonstrates history of a strong member of an Emergency Care Team successful completion of South Shore Hospital credentialing process. 1 - Performs evaluations, including: pertinent history and physical exam on patients assigned to Urgent Care. Institute a plan of care based on findings. Inform the responsible Emergency Physician of pertinent subjective and objective data and routine diagnostic and therapeutic measures initiated. a - Documents clinical findings and impressions on the patients record. b - Consults MD when necessary, prior to proceeding with care. c - Orders diagnostic tests. d - Prescribes required medications and treatments. e - Coordinates subspecialty referrals in consultation with the responsible Emergency physician. f - Provides follow-up instructions for patient and/or family. 2 - Performs special procedures after orientation and documentation of competency. All procedures will be performed in accordance with approved protocols. 3 - Serves as clinical resource to nursing staff. a - Assists in the development of emergency nursing staff. b - Participates in Quality Monitoring activities. c - Assists in the development of treatment protocols. 4 - Evaluates patients in regard to discharge or admission in order to improve the flow of patients. 3 12 hours shifts per week Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Physician Assistant - Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts) South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.
