Physician Assistant - Emergency Department

Heritage Valley Health System

  • Sewickley, PA
  • 11 days ago

    Highlights

    The physician assistant is responsible for providing primary care to Emergency Department patients under the direct medical supervision of the Emergency Department physician, indirectly under the supervision of the Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner Coordinator, and ultimately reports to the Medical Director. The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant is a professional with advanced education and training in the primary and emergency care of newborn to geriatric populations.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSewickley, PA

    Description

    Department: Emergency Department. Cross credentialed between all hospital campuses (Heritage Valley Beaver and Heritage Valley Sewickley)

    Work Hours: Full time, Rotating shifts.

    The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant is a professional with advanced education and training in the primary and emergency care of newborn to geriatric populations. The physician assistant is responsible for providing primary care to Emergency Department patients under the direct medical supervision of the Emergency Department physician, indirectly under the supervision of the Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner Coordinator, and ultimately reports to the Medical Director.

    Requirements

    Nationally certified and/or State licensed to provide care as a physician assistant. BLS certification.

    Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

    Preferred

    At least one year of direct emergency patient care experience. ACLS & PALS certification is encouraged.

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