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n EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.n
n LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:n n PA Licensure.n
n ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:n
n Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care. Records data and tentative conclusions for review by physician.n
n Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.n
n Carries out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge. Monitors progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient's progress, and consults with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.n
n Plans and schedules work for the physician's health team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties.n
n Participates in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician. Prepares statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.n
n Teaches students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to Emergency Medicine.n
n Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care.n
n Participates in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.n
n Remains up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.n
n Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.n
n SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:n
n Excellent oral and written communication skillsn
n Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressuren
n Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic proceduresn
n Ability to work a rotating shift schedulen
n Performs other related duties other than those described hereinn
n WORK ENVIRONMENT:n
n Fast paced, long hours, ability to deliver resultsn
n Professionalism and customer service skills a must at all timesn
n Occasionally subject to irregular hoursn
n PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:n
n 0%35%65%tototo35%65%100%N/AActivityXStandingXWalkingXSittingXBendingXReaching with armsXFinger and hand dexterityXTalkingXHearingXSeeingLifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:X20 lbs. maximumX50 lbs. maximumX100 lbs. maximum
Worksite address
burlington, NC, 27215, US
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