Emergency Medicine - Full-Time NP/PA

Overview

Department: 04100 WFBMG University Group Practice: Davie Main – Emergency Medicine

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 35

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies

Shift length: 12-hour shifts

Shift times: 9a–9p, 11a–11p, and 1p–1a (will work all shifts)

Weekends: Approximately two full weekends per month

Schedule: Released three months in advance; not a set schedule—days are fluid

Pay Range: $57.85 - $86.80

Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: PA Licensure.

Essential Functions

• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care. Records data and tentative conclusions for review by physician.
• Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Carries out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge. Monitors progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient’s progress, and consults with supervising physician when patient’s progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
• Plans and schedules work for the physician’s health team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties.
• Participates in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician. Prepares statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Teaches students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to Emergency Medicine.
• Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care.
• Participates in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.
• Remains up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.
• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule
• Performs other related duties other than those described herein

Work Environment

• Fast paced, long hours, ability to deliver results
• Professionalism and customer service skills a must at all times
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on role
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program