Physician Assistant Urgent Care / Emergency Care
Apply locations Weymouth, MA
Time type: Part time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: January 10, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R-18120
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Requisition Number: R-18120
Facility: LOC0010 - Health Express-Weymouth, 330 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA 02188
Department Name: HXP Administration
Status: Part time
Budgeted Hours: 0
Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America)
Health Express is looking for part-time and per diem Physician Assistants in our 6 locations throughout the South Shore. PAs are responsible for evaluating and treating patients in the urgent care setting. Critical thinking, multitasking, and teamwork are essential.
Ideal candidates will be collaborative, motivated, and have a passion for practice building and creating more convenient access to health care.
* Arrive each day prepared to work at your scheduled time.
* Be prepared to leave at the end of the day only after patient care is completed (patients registered until closing hour).
* Attend staff meetings and offer suggestions. Listen to others with an open mind.
* Review patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
* Elicit and record information about patients’ medical histories.
* Interview patients concerning their symptoms and conduct a thorough physical examination.
* Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patients’ conditions.
* Perform initial “wet read” interpretation of x-rays and initiate clinical interventions as necessary.
* Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnose conditions of patients.
* Administer or prescribe treatments.
* Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule given the patients’ conditions and allergies.
* Discuss any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patients. Be willing to obtain DOT medical examiner certification via online training and pass the official examination.
* Prescribe and administer vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
* Administer IV, IM, IN, and SQ injections as clinically indicated.
* Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
* Perform surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency.
* Refer patients to primary care physicians or medical specialists for consultation services when necessary for the well-being of the patients.
* Document the patients’ visits including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.
* Follow-up with patients regarding progress in high-risk or emergency cases. Follow-up daily on laboratory tests and X-Rays.
* Conduct physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school/sports/camp or consideration for jobs.
* Maintain a professional appearance.
* Maintain a current CPR certification.
* Understand the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA, and OSHA.
* Be a team player who is equally comfortable working independently.
* Maintain a warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient interaction skills.
* Maintain excellent verbal and communication skills. Be adaptable in different situations. Possess excellent client interaction skills. Be able to multi-task.
* Exhibit Excellent Customer Service; be patient-centric and customer service oriented.
Qualifications:
* Extensive Clinical Experience in Emergency Medicine is required.
* Comfortable with minor surgical procedures, including suturing.
* Master of Science in Nursing or Doctoral degree in Nursing required or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
* Licensed as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
* Board Certificate by ANCC or NCCPA.
Highly desirable shift-based schedule, including weekend and holiday rotation; closed Christmas and Thanksgiving.
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