Sr. Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)

Overview The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Sr. Physician Assistant experienced in Emergency Medicine to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health care team. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Perform a comprehensive, accurate history and physical including chief complaint, presenting signs and symptoms, past medical history, and interval history. Recognize abnormal and significant findings and discuss with attending physician as appropriate. Order diagnostics and interpret abnormal findings. Discuss or staff cases with attending physician when appropriate per department standards based on acuity or venue. Initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations. Maintain technical proficiency with approved procedures including suturing, wound care, and orthopedic care. Initiate and prescribe medications. Complete all aspects of medical documentation in accordance with department standards. Arrange consultations and referrals when needed. Attend staff meetings and keep up to date on department protocols, operations, research, and procedures providing input and feedback. Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and evidence-based guidelines. Remain abreast of new treatment modalities and technologies within the field of emergency medicine. Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Provider will work proficiently and autonomously in the various venues of ED. Current CPR/BLS/ACLS certification. Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment. Completion of the credentialing process is required prior to start date of direct patient care. Orientation as a PA observatory trainee may be considered prior to credentialing strictly for familiarizing new staff with departmental operations, protocols, documentation, and resources prior to the start of any direct patient care. Attention to patient safety, personal safety, and safety of co-workers due to contact with potentially infected body fluids with blood. Use appropriate universal precautions for contact with droplets, or airborne pathogens. Attention to patient safety, personal safety, and safety of co-workers due to contact with bloodborne pathogens. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body. Completion of a CAAHEP certified Physician Assistant program. Must be licensed as PA in the State of Maryland or other state where practicing. Minimum of 3 years' experience in related clinical area and proficiency in the area of specialty. Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education where permitted by the Johns Hopkins equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Five years related experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr