Position Summary
The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant will provide direct patient care to patients in the emergency department at one of our community site locations including Christian Hospital, Northwest Healthcare, Barnes-Jewish St. Peter’s Hospital and Progress West Hospital. Physician support present 24/7 at all sites.
Our clinical sites are a mix of academic and community settings that allow for vast learning opportunities from diverse patient populations.
Variable work schedule which includes day, night, and weekend shifts.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs physical assessments/examinations.
- Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.
- Monitors patient’s adherence to protocols.
- Coordinates screening for research studies.
- Collects and records data per research requirements and guidelines.
- Develops and implements adherence plans used with protocols.
- Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement.
- Interprets diagnostic tests results for deviations from normal.
- Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval.
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory test.
- Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management.
- Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
May require caring for a broad range of patient acuity, from low to moderate acuity, with the potential for complex or higher acuity patients
Normal office environment
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Requires protective devices
Patient care setting
Direct patient care setting
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Typically standing or walking
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies
Certifications:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications
- Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location or ability to obtain within 3 months of date of hire.
- Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
- Minor procedural skills (i.e., suturing, abscess drainage, basic splinting).
- Emergency Physician Assistant or Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine.
- Three or more years of practicing in an emergency department setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
Knowledge Of Physician Assistant Theory And Practice (1 Year)
Skills:
Adaptability, Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Diagnostics, Communication, Customer Empathy, Detail-Oriented, Disease Management, Epic EHR, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Multitasking, Organizing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Evaluations, Patient Management, Pharmacology, Preventive Care, Teamwork, Time Management
Grade
S30-H
Salary Range
$41.47 - $74.66 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
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EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.