Physician Assistant- ED- Giles
Company: Nurse.com
Location: Pearisburg
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Giles ,VA, US, 24134
How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:
Physician Assistant position in often busy 14,000+ visit critical
access Community Hospital. Job responsibilities incl days, mids,
overnights, weekends & holidays as colleague to partner EM
physician. Shift differentials and productivity incentives. Very
equitable scheduling. Opportunity to work in other system EDs to
increase professional development as well as to enhance work:life
balance. Ideal candidate will have completed post-grad EM
fellowship BUT will consider candidate with 1 yr of EM or
FM/IM with Urgent Care experience. Strong new grads with robust EM
rotations and evaluations in school also considered.
The Physician Assistant has staff privileges providing clinical
services a minimum of 40% of their time in a hospital inpatient
setting, emergency department or nursing home. They take call
and/or provide a minimum of 4 work periods of night, weekend or
holiday coverage per month on average. Inpatient Physician
Assistant has advanced knowledge and skills qualify her/him to
function as a primary health care provider. She/he serves as a
member of a collaborative health care team. This collaborative role
includes responsibility for determining the patient's health and
medical status by taking a health history; performing physical
exams; initiating screening and diagnostic procedures; providing
health maintenance services; and management of pregnancy, minor
trauma, acute illnesses, and stable chronic illness. Consults with
physician, as appropriate, keeping the physician informed of needs
and problems related to patient care. The Physician Assistant
demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and
development and assesses data reflective of the patient's status.
The Nurse Practitioner interprets the appropriate information
needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or
her age specific needs and provides care according to departmental
policies and procedures.
What We Require:
Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
required.
Experience: Clinical experience appropriate to specific practice/
department preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Current Physician Assistants license (PA)
required. DEA licensure required. AHA BLS-HCP certification
required. Advanced life support is preferred and is required for
those who may use a defibrillator in their practice.
Other: Meets credentialing requirements. Qualifies for malpractice
insurance and is accepted by Carilion Clinic's malpractice
insurance carrier. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians
and other health care providers. Maintains open and supportive
communications between all department members and other employees,
patients and their family members. Commitment to continued
professional development.
About Carilion
This is Carilion Clinic ...
An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected
and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health
system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that
is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of
award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3
NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty
physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of
Medicine and Research Institute.
Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries
and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where
the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your
tomorrow with us.
Requisition Number: 138750
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CGCH - Carilion Giles Community Hospital
Shift: Any Day, Any Shift
Shift Details: Days, Mids, Nights, Weekends, Holidays
Recruiter: KARYN B FARRELL
Recruiter Phone: 540-224-5383
Recruiter Email: KBFarrell@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at
1-800-599-2537.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
Please see job description
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