PA-Emergency Medicine

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Requisition Number:

R-23102

Facility:

LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road
Weymouth, MA 02190


Department Name:

SSH Emergency Department APC PB

Status:

Full time

Budgeted Hours:

36

Shift:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Compensation Pay Range:

$130,600.00 - $189,400.00

This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities

PA - Physician Assistant license required.

• NP - Nurse Practitioner license required.
• NCCPA - National Commission on Certification Physician Assistants required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
• License, certifications, and classes will be monitored by the Medical Staff Services Department
• Demonstrates history of proficiency in the delivery of Emergency Medical care to patients of all ages.
• Demonstrates history of a strong member of an Emergency Care Team successful completion of South Shore Hospital credentialing process.

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 regard to discharge or admission in order to improve the flow of patients.

Three 12 hours shifts per week

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Physician Assistant - Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts)