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Heritage Valley Health System
Physician Assistant - Emergency Department
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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.
$138,854 / year median in Pennsylvania
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Department:
Emergency Department. Cross credentialed between all hospital campuses (AHN Beaver and AHN Sewickley)Work Hours:
Full time, Rotating shifts. The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant is a professional with advanced education and training in the primary and emergency care of newborn to geriatric populations. The physician assistant is responsible for providing primary care to Emergency Department patients under the direct medical supervision of the Emergency Department physician, indirectly under the supervision of the Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner Coordinator, and ultimately reports to the Medical Director.Requirements:
Nationally certified and/or State licensed to provide care as a physician assistant. BLS certification. Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.Preferred:
At least one year of direct emergency patient care experience.ACLS & PALS
certification is encouraged. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.Benefits
- Dental Insurance