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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, 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. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$131,309 / year median in Virginia
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Coverage Period:
- 3 days per week from credentialing
Operational Schedule:
- Clinics operate 7 days a week, 8 AM to 8 PM; shifts will last 12+ hours, contingent on patient volume. Providers are expected to attend to all patients presenting during operational hours.
Provider Requirements:
- 3 full-time providers (3 shifts per week per provider, totaling 9 shifts weekly)
Practice Setting:
- Clinic-based
Patient Demographics:
- Comprehensive range, from neonates to geriatric patients, varying by specific clinic and day.
Care Type Distribution:
- 100% outpatient services
Average Daily Patient Volume:
- Fluctuates based on clinic specifics; ranges from 25 to 50 patients per day, with increased numbers anticipated during cold and flu seasons.
Trauma Level:
- Facilities are equipped for episodic care; higher acuity cases necessitate transfer to higher-level care facilities (e.g., ED, ER).
Essential Duties and Procedures:
- Laceration repair (simple, intermediate, and complex suturing/stapling) Incision and drainage (I&D), including packing Foreign body removal
- Minor burn care
- Skin lesion management Orthopedic stabilization (splinting and casting, joint reduction)
- Diagnostic and point-of-care testing
- Interpretation of X-rays and electrocardiograms (EKG) Point-of-care lab result interpretation (rapid strep, flu, COVID-19, RSV, urinalysis, blood glucose) Management of epistaxis (anterior nasal packing, chemical cautery) Cerumen impaction removal Airway support, including nebulizer administration and initial emergency stabilization
Documentation System:
- Epic
Credentialing Details:
Estimated Timeframe:
- 60 to 90 days
Temporary Credentialing Availability:
- Not applicable
Shift Overview:
- 12-hour shifts from 8 AM to 8 PM; 3 shifts per week per provider
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Board Certification (Required) Current Virginia medical license (Required) Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required) Valid DEA registration (Required) Minimum 1 year of experience in an ED, ER, primary care, or urgent care setting (Required) Clean professional background with no malpractice or licensing issues (Required) Client stipulates no travel reimbursement; only local candidates or inclusive rates accepted (Required)
Benefits
- Transportation