Physician Assistant

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Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Physician Assistant to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will collaborate closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care across various medical settings. Your expertise will support diagnosis, treatment, and management of diverse health conditions, ensuring optimal outcomes for our patients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your clinical skills in a fast-paced environment, contributing to innovative patient care initiatives and clinical research projects. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for medicine, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to advancing healthcare quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments including physical examinations, vital signs, and medical history intake to inform diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Assist in medical procedures such as suturing, injection administration, and basic life support during emergencies.
• Manage acute pain cases, triage patients effectively in emergency or urgent care settings, and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical records, and data collection.
• Contribute to clinical research efforts by collecting data, managing study documentation, and supporting clinical trials related to infectious disease care or pain management.
• Support hospital-based services including ICU (Intensive Care Unit), neonatal ventilator management, ventilator care, and Level I/II trauma center protocols.
• Engage in telehealth consultations to extend patient access to quality care while adhering to HIPAA regulations and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Valid Physician Assistant license with current certification from the NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).
• Proven experience in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, or urgent care environments; Level I/II trauma center experience is highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency with EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks; familiarity with ICD-9/10 coding and CPT coding required.
• Demonstrated skills in physical examinations, diagnostic evaluation, medication administration, and aseptic technique.
• Critical care experience including ICU or neonatal ventilator management; experience with ventilator settings and airway management preferred.
• Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and medical terminology essential for accurate patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Ability to perform procedures such as phlebotomy, catheterization (including cardiac catheterization), spinal tap, gastric lavage, and radiation therapy support as needed.
• Experience with outpatient clinics or post-acute care settings; familiarity with hospice & palliative medicine or geriatrics is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills for patient education—including health coaching—and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to maintaining HIPAA compliance while managing sensitive medical records and data management tasks. Join us in delivering compassionate healthcare that makes a difference! This role offers a vibrant environment where your clinical expertise will thrive while advancing innovative patient-centered solutions across diverse medical disciplines.

Pay: From $750,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person