Physician Assistant

Emergency Room Clinical Duties

Perform a variety of professional direct health care clinical duties within the field of the Emergency Room.

Secure a health and medical history from the patient or family member, record findings, and make clinical evaluation for assigned patients.

Examine patients and perform initial patient work-up and assessment of patients' care and treatment.

Write prescriptions, orders the administration of medications, dispenses, and prescribes controlled substances in accordance with scope of practice.

Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, etc., and arranges for physician consultation if required.

Records entries into patients records to include history and exam findings, results of lab testing, x-rays, and other special studies, diagnoses and treatment plans.

Provides consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients regarding treatment and medical care.

Perform emergency care procedures as appropriately needed.