EM APP PRN Advent Health Hendersonville

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: PA Licensure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Teaches students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to Emergency Medicine.
• Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care.
• Participates in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.
• Remains up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.
• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure

Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Ability to work a rotating shift schedule

Performs other related duties other than those described herein

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast paced, long hours, ability to deliver results

Professionalism and customer service skills a must at all times

Occasionally subject to irregular hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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