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JOB SUMMARY

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a medical professional who has graduated from an accredited PA program, has passed the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistance (NCCPA) exam and has an active NCCPA certification. The PA has the education and training to provide acute care of adult and pediatric populations. The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing holistic primary care to patients under the medical supervision of the Medical Director as outlined in the Collaborative Practice Agreement. This position involves ongoing collaboration with Department physicians. This position is responsible and accountable for providing quality care to outpatients as defined by Missouri Statute

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join the Emergency Department and Southeast Missouri's only Level III Trauma Center.

Our emergency and trauma center is a state-of-the-art facility with 32 patient rooms and serves nearly 42,000 patients annually. The facility houses:

• 26 private treatment rooms with direct access to bathrooms
• 3 trauma rooms
• 2 triage rooms
• 1 special procedures room
• A new, 4-bay split-flow area staffed by APPs
• Specially designated children's exam areas and equipment specifically tailored to treat children of all ages
• Senior-friendly accommodations such as thicker mattresses, higher chairs, large-print forms, guardrails and nonskid flooring to enhance comfort and encourage a speedy return to the highest quality of life

Position Details:

-Join a group of 14 employed Emergency Medicine physicians and 7 employed Advanced Practice Providers

-Schedule is 13, 12-hour shifts per month

-EMR: Epic

Benefits include:

-MGMA shift rate plus incentive bonus!

-Excess Shift pay available

-Night shift differential

-$1,500 CME allowance per fiscal year

-403b retirement plan

-Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

-Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage

Education:

- Graduate from accredited School of Nursing and an approved Nurse Practitioner Program OR Graduate from a Committee on Allied health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or successor accredited program.

Certification & Licensures:

- Current NCCPA certification

- Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Missouri

- AHA or Red Cross BLS Certification

Experience:

- Three years' experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.

- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe working environment

- Knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostics and treatment room procedures

- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff and the public

- Ability to maintain quality control standards and maintain calm and effective reactions during emergency situations

- Ability to communicate clearly, as well as understanding and responding to detailed oral and written instructions

- Current BLS certification and required licenses

- Ability to learn and efficiency utilize diagnostic equipment, electronic systems for ordering, medical records and other common computer programs

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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