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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Emergency Department
Job ID: 310007 Category: Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant Work Type: FT Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States Work Schedule: Full-time
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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your lifes work?
The Emergency Department (ED) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is looking for a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work 12-hour shifts in alignment with the department's APP clinical hour requirement. Shifts will be variable, with rotating start times; a weekend commitment will also be required. Clinical shifts may be across multiple downtown Penn EDs, with the primary site being HUP, Presbyterian (PPMC), or HUP Cedar Emergency Department.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) autonomously coordinates care for ED patients in the fast track, mid-track, and acute care areas. Common patient populations and chief complaints include:
The APP performs independent visits as well as shared visits with attendings in all Emergency Departments. The APP will provide safe, high quality, comprehensive care to patients in a fast-paced and dynamic ED that emphasizes patient flow and throughput. The APP will complete focused history and physical exams, and order and interpret labs, EKG/telemetry, and other diagnostic studies. The APP will be responsible for ordering medications and coordinating patient care plans, often requiring consultation with other disciplines.
A successful APP will have strong, independent medical decision-making skills, be expertly skilled in multi-tasking, and have the ability to adapt to changing environments. Penn Medicine is looking for flexible, friendly, and patient-focused individuals to work in this large, academic teaching hospital.
Credentials:
Education or Equivalent Experience:
The APP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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