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Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Part Time Physician Assistant (PA-C) on a contract basis, where your expertise will directly impact patient care across diverse clinical settings. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your advanced clinical skills to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. As a vital member of our medical staff, you will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s needs. Your energetic approach and commitment to excellence will help us uphold the highest standards of medical service.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including physical examinations and vital signs collection, to determine clinical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Administer injections, including botulinum toxin treatments and other medications, following aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
- Manage acute pain cases and participate in urgent care and emergency room procedures, ensuring prompt and effective patient stabilization.
- Perform suturing, wound care, and other minor procedures utilizing proper sterile techniques.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical records, and coding (ICD-10, CPT).
- Assist in diagnostic evaluations by ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic tools.
- Participate in clinical research projects or clinical trials to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes.
- Provide triage services via telehealth or in-person consultations for diverse populations including primary care, geriatrics, pediatrics, neonatal care, and hospice & palliative medicine.
- Support hospital-based care including ICU, Level I & II trauma centers, PICU, neonatal ventilator management, and inpatient services.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning, post-acute care coordination, and infection control measures.
Requirements
- Valid Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) with current state licensure.
- Proven experience in hospital medicine or emergency medicine environments; critical care experience preferred.
- Proficiency with EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks; telehealth experience is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding for procedures and treatments.
- Hands-on experience with airway management techniques including ventilator support and intubation procedures.
- Skilled in performing physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, medication administration—including injections—and data collection.
- Familiarity with hospital protocols for infection control, aseptic technique, radiation therapy procedures, dialysis management, phlebotomy and DME (Durable Medical Equipment).
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team; excellent patient assessment skills required.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and data security at all times.
- Experience working in diverse settings such as outpatient clinics, inpatient units or nursing homes; hospital experience highly valued.
- Basic life support (BLS) certification required; additional certifications such as ACLS or PALS are advantageous. This energetic role invites dedicated healthcare professionals eager to make a difference through comprehensive patient care while enjoying the flexibility of part-time contract work!
Pay: $22.00 – $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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