PA-Emergency Medicine-1

Job Description Summary

Under the medical direction of the MD Chair of Emergency Medicine as well as the Executive Director of APCs, the PA will evaluate, treat and manage patients with Emergent conditions.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions that the person in the job is held accountable for. Following are the essential functions of the job.

1 - Performs evaluations, including: pertinent history and physical exam on patients assigned to Urgent Care. Institute a plan of care based on findings. Inform the responsible Emergency Physician of pertinent subjective and objective data and routine diagnostic and therapeutic measures initiated.

a - Documents clinical findings and impressions on the patients record.

b - Consults MD when necessary, prior to proceeding with care.

c - Orders diagnostic tests.

d - Prescribes required medications and treatments.

e - Coordinates subspecialty referrals in consultation with the responsible Emergency physician.

f - Provides follow-up instructions for patient and/or family.

2 - Performs special procedures after orientation and documentation of competency. All procedures will be performed in accordance with approved protocols.

3 - Serves as clinical resource to nursing staff.

a - Assists in the development of emergency nursing staff.

b - Participates in Quality Monitoring activities.

c - Assists in the development of treatment protocols.

4 - Evaluates patients in regards to discharge or admission in order to improve the flow of patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Cont.)

1 - Technology and Learning

a - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.

b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

General Activity - Frequent Standing/Walking Required, No Driving

Motion - Frequent Activity Required-pushing, pulling, lifting, bending

Motor Skills - Use of hands required,

Weight/Force - Light lifting required (<25lbs)

Body Fluid Exposure - Yes