What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Department Physician Assistant Per diem position at CommonSpirit Health?
Overview
Shifts: 11:00 PM - 8:00 AMStart Date: Spring 2025
We are seeking two Per Diem Physician Assistants (PA-C) to join our collaborative and high-performing Emergency Department team in Seattle. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced Emergency Physicians in a dynamic and well-supported environment.
Why Join Us?
- Work side-by-side with dedicated night Emergency Physicians on overnight shifts.
- 24,000 annual visits in a moderate-acuity urban ED.
- Exceptional specialty support for seamless patient care.
- Comprehensive Stroke Center with onsite Neurohospitalists.
- Regional Hyperbaric Medicine Referral Center, offering unique clinical exposure.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency medical care, including evaluation, treatment, and disposition of patients.
- Work collaboratively with attending physicians to manage a broad spectrum of emergency conditions.
- Ensure effective patient handoffs and communication with consultants, hospitalists, and other care teams.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
Qualifications
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- Certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) with prescriptive authority in the State of Washington.
- Required:
- Minimum one year of Emergency Medicine or Critical Care experience
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- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
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