Physician Assistant - Emergency Department

Heritage Valley Health System

$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Nationally certified and/or state licensed as a physician assistant
  • BLS certification required
  • Completion of HR-106 clearances within 90 days
  • Preferred: minimum one year direct emergency patient care experience
  • Preferred: ACLS & PALS certifications encouraged

Responsibilities

  • Provide primary care to emergency department patients under physician supervision
  • Collaborate with Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner Coordinator
  • Report directly to Medical Director regarding patient care
  • Assess and manage patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatrics
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures

Benefits

  • Full time rotating shift schedule
  • Cross credentialing between multiple hospital campuses
  • Opportunities for professional development within the department
Full Job Description
Department: Emergency Department. Cross credentialed between all hospital campuses (AHN Beaver and AHN Sewickley)
Work Hours: Full time, Rotating shifts.

The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant is a professional with advanced education and training in the primary and emergency care of newborn to geriatric populations. The physician assistant is responsible for providing primary care to Emergency Department patients under the direct medical supervision of the Emergency Department physician, indirectly under the supervision of the Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner Coordinator, and ultimately reports to the Medical Director.

Requirements:
Nationally certified and/or State licensed to provide care as a physician assistant. BLS certification.
Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

Preferred:
At least one year of direct emergency patient care experience. ACLS & PALS certification is encouraged.

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