What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant PA- Emergency Room ER position at Amberwell Health Atchison?
The The Physician Assistant / Associate (PA) in our Emergency Room plays a vital role as the sole provider on duty for the ER with a team of nursing staff, while providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. The Provider evaluates, diagnoses, clinically monitors and treats / manages patients. As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) you will be part of an experienced team that includes, physicians, nurses, and other professionals.
ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH :
Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.
AMBERWELL CULTURE :
Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with wow experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.
At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.
To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS : Experience :
Minimum Required Experience : 2 Years of ER Care
Preferred : 5 Years of ER Care
Education :
Minimum Required Education : Masters Degree- PA
Preferred Education : N / A
Licenses :
Minimum Required Licenses : Active Kansas PA license, and DEA license
Preferred Licenses : N / A
Certifications :
Minimum Required : BLS, ACLS
Preferred Certifications : ATLS
Skills
Organizational
Verbal
Interpersonal
Customer Relations
Mathematical
Analytical
Grammar / Spelling
Read / Comprehend written instructions
Follow verbal instructions
Computer - Excel Program, Medical Record Charting
Mental and Emotional Requirements
Manage stress appropriately
Make decisions under pressure
Manage anger / fear / hostility / violence of others appropriately
Handle multiple priorities
Work alone
Work in areas that are confined and / or crowded
Working Conditions
Exposure to blood and / or body fluids
Exposure to communicable diseases
CRT (computer) monitor
Physical Requirements
Medium work- Prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally.
Stand for 3-4 hours per day
Sit for 2-3 hours per day
Walk for 6-8 hours per day
Perform repetitive tasks / motions
Distinguish colors
Hear alarms / telephone / tape recorder / normal speaking voice
Have good manual dexterity
Have good eye / hand / foot coordination
Have clarity of vision : Mid (>
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