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Job description
The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health care team. Responsible for complex, standardized, patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician. Educates patients and families in matters pertaining to health maintenance, disease prevention and appropriate measures in acute and chronic illness. Direct supervision from appropriate licensed physician as designated.
nSpecific Duties & Responsibilities
nnnPerform a comprehensive, accurate history and physical including chief compliant, presenting signs and symptoms, and past medical history and interval history.
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nnRecognize differences between normal and abnormal findings in H & P. Significant findings are validated or discussed with a physician as appropriate.
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nnOrder and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, diets, physical therapy, inhalation therapy or other services when delegated by a supervising physician. Abnormal findings are discussed with a physician as appropriate.
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nnInitiate IV therapy by peripheral, central, intraosseous routes, and venous cutdown. Perform injections, arterial puncture, venipuncture, and arterial line insertion.
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nnInitiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.
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nnPrepare chart documentation for review and counter signature by the physician.
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nnDetermine differential diagnosis.
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nnMaintain technical proficiency with approved procedures including suturing, wound care and orthopedic care.
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nnPrescribe and regulate medications.
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nnEvaluate outcomes of previously implemented interventions.
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nnArrange consultations and referrals when needed.
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nnAttend staff meetings to discuss patient and unit requirements. Daily informal discussions are held with the physician and other health professionals to plan patient care.
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nnGive input for design of research protocols and procedures.
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nnResponsible for the conduct of EM sponsored clinical trials including regulatory issues, recruitment and good clinical practice. Coordinate the implementation of protocols in conjunction with the other staff members. Oversee daily operations for clinical research protocols in collaboration with other staff. Responsible to obtain Informed consent from study participants.
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nnRemain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines.
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nnRemain abreast of new treatment modalities and technologies within the field of Emergency Medicine. Maintain competencies with the use of Med/Surg instruments and equipment.
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nnParticipate in the interviewing process of clinical staff. Makes hiring recommendations. Can recommend discipline.
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nnUse professional judgment and assumes complete responsibility for any decisions, their consequences, and results.
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nnPrioritize and organize work to meet the changing needs of the unit and patient care needs.
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nnCoordinate and make decisions regarding patient care.
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nnDevelop collaborative relationship with supervising physician determining need and timing of communications.
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nnExchange routine medical information with appropriate members of the health care team while maintaining patient confidentiality.
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n nMinimum Qualifications
nnnBachelor's Degree; Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body; Completion of a CAAHEP certified Physician Assistant program. Must be licensed as PA in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
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nnCurrent CPR certification required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.
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nnAdditional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
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n nPreferred Qualifications
nnnEmergency Medicine experience desirable.
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nnWorking knowledge of the formal and informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to facilitate safe and effective management of acute and chronic illness in patients presenting in the ED.
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n nClassified Title: Physician Assistant
nJob Posting Title (Working Title): Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
nRole/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
nStarting Salary Range: $104,000 - $152,900 Annually ($115,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
nEmployee group: Full Time
nSchedule: 40 hours/week/Varied
nFLSA Status: Exempt
nLocation: School of Medicine Campus
nDepartment name: SOM Em Med Clinical Programs
nPersonnel area: School of Medicine
nEqual Opportunity Employer
nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
Who can apply
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