Physician Assistant

Exer Core Responsibilities

• Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, and Friendly.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
• Through genuine and positive communication, makes each customer feel informed, understood, and special.
• An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
• Is able to keep up in the Exer environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion.
• Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.
• Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance.

Major Responsibilities

• Practices standard precautions and disease-specific precautions by proper utilization of handwashing and personal protective equipment.
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Maintains awareness of dignity, comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Always provides excellent patient care.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies provider of patient’s condition as well as any changes to the patient’s condition, reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications

• State medical license
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care, with at least one year of SOLO experience.
• Board eligibility or certification
• Experience in procedures including suturing and splinting, reading diagnostic studies including x-rays and EKGs
• BLS/ACLS and PALS certification.
• Outstanding bedside manner with children and adults
• Energetic attitude which inspires other team members
• Desire to contribute to building and maintaining a great organization
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Competence with computer use and EMR.
• Proficient at intravenous access for blood draw and drug administration.

Working Conditions Center-Based. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Travel – up to 5%