Nationally certified and/or State licensed as a physician assistant
BLS certification required
Completion of HR clearances within 90 days of employment
Preferred: At least one year of direct emergency patient care experience
Preferred: ACLS & PALS certification encouraged
Responsibilities
Provide primary care to Emergency Department patients
Work under direct supervision of Emergency Department physicians
Collaborate with the Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner Coordinator
Report to the Medical Director
Cross credentialed between multiple hospital campuses
Benefits
Full-time position with rotating shifts
Opportunity to work in a dynamic emergency care environment
Exposure to a diverse patient population from newborns to geriatrics
Professional development opportunities through advanced training
Supportive team structure with direct supervision from experienced physicians
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.
