Physician Assistant – Certified

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Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Physician Assistant – Certified to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality patient care across various settings, including hospital, outpatient, and urgent care environments. Your expertise will support clinical teams in delivering comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and patient education. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, utilize advanced medical technology, and contribute to innovative clinical research initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in fast-paced settings, demonstrate exceptional clinical skills, and possess a passion for improving patient outcomes through compassionate care and evidence-based practices.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews using EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
• Assist in diagnostic evaluations by ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Administer injections, medications—including botulinum toxin treatments—and perform minor procedures such as suturing and wound care following aseptic techniques.
• Manage acute pain cases and participate in ventilator management, airway management, and critical care interventions within ICU or Level I/II trauma center environments.
• Support inpatient and outpatient care by triaging patients effectively in emergency room or urgent care settings; coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care as needed.
• Engage in clinical research activities, data collection, and analysis to support ongoing studies; contribute to clinical trials related to infectious disease care or pain management.
• Maintain accurate medical records adhering to HIPAA regulations; document CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding for billing purposes using ICD-10/ICD-9 coding standards.
• Provide health coaching on topics such as geriatrics, family planning, addiction counseling, or nutrition; participate in public health initiatives and infection control protocols.

Requirements

• Valid certification as a Physician Assistant from an accredited program; current state licensure required.
• Proven experience with EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks; familiarity with medical records management is essential.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical procedures including suturing, injection administration, phlebotomy, and basic life support certification.
• Experience working in hospital settings—such as ICU, neonatal units (PICU), or trauma centers—is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
• Ability to perform physical examinations accurately; assess patient conditions efficiently during intake or triage processes.
• Experience with ventilator management, airway management techniques, dialysis procedures, or radiation therapy is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), CPT coding standards for billing purposes, and data management tools related to clinical research or quality improvement projects.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across emergency medicine, hospital medicine, primary care, or specialty clinics such as dermatology or occupational health. Join us to make a meaningful difference through compassionate patient care while advancing your career in a vibrant healthcare environment committed to excellence!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $800.00 – $1,000.00 per day

Work Location: In person