What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Physician Assistant (PA) position at York General?
Job Title: Emergency Department Physician Assistant - Regular Part Time (RPT)
Department: Emergency
Reports To: Director, Emergency Department
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Emergency Department team. In this fast-paced role, you’ll provide critical care to patients of all ages, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes. If you're experienced in acute care and thrive in a dynamic clinical environment, we want to hear from you.
Why York General?
This is more than just a job — it's a chance to grow your career while making a real difference in a community that values quality care and compassionate service. At York General, you'll find a supportive team environment where your expertise is appreciated and your voice is heard.
- Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work — 12 years in a row!
- Work in a 25-bed critical access hospital with a tight-knit, high-performing team
- Make a big impact in a small-town hospital that truly values its people
- Great schedule: 12 hour shifts - 12:00pm - 12:00am (noon to midnight)
Join us in providing exceptional emergency care while building strong connections in a place where you matter.
What You'll Do:
- Perform comprehensive medical screening exams on patients of all ages
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Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
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Prescribe medications and initiate appropriate therapies
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Provide wound care including suturing, incision and drainage, and splinting
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Manage minor orthopedic emergencies such as joint dislocations and fractures
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Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff in patient care
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Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up care
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Admit patients requiring inpatient care and coordinate specialty referrals as needed
What You Need:
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Master’s or Bachelor’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited PA program
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Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Nebraska
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Current NCCPA certification
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Current ACLS certification
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Certification in either NRP or PALS
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Proof of having “monitored” an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course (required for Emergency Department coverage)
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Physician Assistant in an acute care setting