Physician Assistant, Casual - GLPP Emergency Phys

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center • jamestown, ny, us • 3m ago

Job Description

UPMC welcomes your application to join our team as a Physician Assistant! This casual role provides a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Apply today and join a phenomenal team of health care professionals!

Responsibilities:

Unscheduled call-offs must not exceed 2 times per year; 3 or more call-offs indicate that the standard is not met.
Assess the patient's condition quickly and concisely, determining the best treatment course, which may involve ordering labs or imaging, consulting with the Emergency Physician, or referring to specialists.
Collaborate with other mid-level providers to ensure 24/7 coverage of all shifts in the Emergency Department.
Conduct thorough history and physical examinations based on the patient's presenting complaint and document findings in the medical record.
Limit valid complaints to no more than 3 per year.
Perform routine procedures as needed, such as splinting, reductions, laceration repairs, and I&Ds.
Complete patient charts and discharge instructions thoroughly, ensuring 95% of charts are completed by the end of the shift and any remaining within 3 days.
Adhere to regulatory requirements from agencies like OSHA, CLIA, and the PA Department of Health.
Maintain patient throughput at or above 90% of the average benchmark based on site volume.
Ensure a face-to-face contact between patients and physicians, with every patient chart reviewed by a physician.

Required:

Graduate of physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review.
Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA).

Preferred:

BS or MS candidate.
Experience as physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
A current practicing state Physician Assistant License , certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required.