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%)