"Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine (Community)"

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. WashU in St. Louis offers a competitive salary and exceptional employee benefits, including generous vacation and holiday time, a 7-10% matching 403(b), dependent tuition and so much more!

Provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician; conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels patients; may, in some instances, prescribe medication.

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.

Salary:

• Emergency Medicine stipend available commensurate with years of experience worked in Emergency Medicine (this is a supplemental payment in addition to the base salary).

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

• Office equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Required Qualifications

Education: Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies

Certifications/Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license 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.

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.

Salary Range

$93,300.00 - $167,800.00 / Annually