Full Job Description
Details:
- Pay: $120.00-135.00 per hour
- Assignment Length: 13-weeks
Dates:
- July 1, 5:00p-3:00a
- July 4, 7:00p-7:00a
- July 5, 5:00p-3:00a
- July 6, 5:00p-3:00a
- July 11, 5:00p-3:00a
- July 11, 7:00p-7:00a
- July 12, 5:00p-3:00a
Openings: 1
Description:
- Level II trauma center
- 44-bed ED
- Fast Track staffed by APPs
- 2 MDs on each shift
- EMR: EPIC
- Credentialing: 30 days
Requirements:
- Active Massachusetts PA license
- Board certification
- AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
Experience:
- 1 year Emergency Medicine experience
Job Responsibilities (Generalized):
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
- Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
- Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and PA specialty
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
Skills:
- Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
- Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
- Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
Education Requirements:
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
Licenses & Certifications:
- Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Massachusetts
- National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Experience:
- While specific requirements may vary, most locum PA positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
Additional Notes:
- Locum tenens PA positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities
- These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing PAs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $120.00 – $135.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Emergency Medicine
Work Location: In person
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