Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - UVMMC per diem

Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner – UVMMC per diem

nJob Details

nJob Ref:

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nCategory:

nNurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

nEmployment Type:

nPer Diem

nHealth Care Partner:

nUniversity of Vermont Medical Center

nLocation:

n111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401

nDepartment:

nPhysician Assistant Services - ED

nJob Type:

nRegular

nPrimary Shift:

nVariable-8-12hr

nHours:

nnn nHours per Week:

n0

nWeekend Needs:

nAs Scheduled

nPay Rate:

n$71.90 - $100.44 per hour

nSummary

nThe University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a dedicated, experienced and skilled Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Emergency Medicine team in a per diem capacity.

nThe PA/NP will work in collaboration with board-certified emergency physicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced emergency department setting. Responsibilities include evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries, performing procedures, interpreting diagnostic tests, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

nK ey Responsibilities

nnnConduct focused history taking and physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic testing, and perform necessary procedures within a fast-paced clinical environment

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nnWork closely with ED attendings in a collaborative care model, staffing all ESI levels 1,2, and 3s

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nnOrdering and calling appropriate consults to coordinate specialty emergency care, inclusive of calling hospitalists for admissions

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nnAbility to multitask by seeing and managing multiple active patients at a time

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nnDocument HPIs, clinical findings, interpretation of labs and imaging, disposition and treatment plans accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) system (EPIC)

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n nExperience

nnn3 years clinical PA/NP experience preferred; or 2 years plus completion of an approved post graduate emergency medicine training program.

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nnThe ideal candidate will have clinical emergency medicine and/or urgent care experience. New graduates are not able to be considered for this position.

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n nEducation

nPA: Completion of an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved program (prior to January 2001 – Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs). Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required .

nNP: Completion of a master's, post-master's, or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body is required .

nAbout UVM Medical Center

nUVMMC is dedicated to our community and providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. It is a mission that defines our culture, one of teamwork and collaboration. Every employee, whether they work directly in patient care or in a supporting role, has a hand in contributing to the wellness of the patient and the community .

nnnUVMMC Fast Facts

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nnLife and work in Burlington, Vermont

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Worksite address

burlington, VT, 05405, US

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