Physician Assistant- ED- Giles

Company: Nurse.com
Location: Pearisburg
Posted on: September 20, 2023

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.
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