About this opportunity
1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. lists this Physician Assistant, Emergency Department, Per Diem opportunity in eastville, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.
Job Summary
The primary role of the Emergency Department Physician Assistant will be to provide direct care management of Emergency Department (ED) patients in collaboration with the ED attending physician(s) and other members of a multidisciplinary ED team. This position is specifically to improve care for patients being evaluated and treated in the ED.
Delegation of Authority
As a Physician Assistant, you are delegated the authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
Performance Requirement / Duties and Responsibilities
Diagnose and Treat acute and chronic Illness
Perform age-appropriate history and physical
Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to patient’s age specific need
Monitor the effectiveness of treatments
Provide education of acute and chronic medical conditions
Managing Chronic Medical Conditions
Reconciling medication list
Facilitating appointments to specialist
Providing thorough exams and evaluations of patient’s health status
Facilitate appropriate chronic care management (i.e. Diabetic eye exams, foot exams and nutritional counseling)
Preventive Medicine
Keeping track of and referring patient to appropriate preventive medical screenings (e.g. Mammograms and Colonoscopies)
Counseling and reinforcing patients in healthy life style habits
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Qualifications
Physician Assistant certification
Massachusetts license
ACLS Certificate
MCSR (Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration)
Experience
Proficient Computer Skills (MS Word)
EMR experience required
Ability to document in electronic health record completely and accurately
Knowledge of clinical reminders and how to use them appropriately
Good communication skills, both spoken and written
Willing and able to work in a team environment
Able to change with the ever evolving healthcare field
Additional Job Details
Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: One Hospital Road
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Employee Type: Per Diem
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range: $59.04 - $83.59/Hourly
Grade: 7
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EEO Statement
1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .
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