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What they do
An Emergency Room Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in emergency rooms or emergency departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$151,515 / year median in Oregon
+15% projected growth
Job Description
This role involves providing independent clinical care in an urgent care or emergency medicine setting, including diagnosing and treating acute conditions, performing procedures like suturing and splinting, and ordering diagnostics. Requires board certification or eligibility in Family or Emergency Medicine, with 2-5 years of post-residency experience. Must hold an active medical license and have experience in urgent care or emergency medicine, including adult and pediatric care. Responsibilities include patient examinations, medical history documentation, diagnosis, prescribing medications, treating minor injuries, patient education, and supervising advanced practice providers remotely. Work shifts typically last 8-12 hours, with additional duties as assigned. Strong communication, customer service skills, and experience with electronic medical records are preferred. All qualified candidates receive equal employment opportunities without discrimination.