Urgent Care- PRN NPPA

Pay Range

FLSA Status: Exempt

Original Date:

Last Revision: February 2019

JOB SUMMARY: Augments a physicians ability to provide patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling supervising and/or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and/or surgeries in the Emergency Medicine setting. Participates independently in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of the individual authority granted by the North Carolina State Boards of Medical Examiners.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

LICENSURE CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION: PA Licensure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care. Records data and tentative conclusions for review by physician.
2. Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity preparation nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
3. Carries out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge. Monitors progress of patients maintain a record of the patients progress and consults with supervising physician when patients progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
4. Plans and schedules work for the physicians health team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties.
5. Participates in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician. Prepares statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
6. Teaches students residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures which are unique to Emergency Medicine.
7. Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care.
8. Participates in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.
9. Remains up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.
10. Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure

Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Ability to work a rotating shift schedule

Performs other related duties other than those described herein

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Fast paced long hours ability to deliver results

Professionalism and customer service skills a must at all times

Occasionally subject to irregular hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program