Job Information
Trinity Health Emergency Medicine- Physician Assistant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
The Emergency Department physician assistant is a health care provider who, working collaboratively within the healthcare team, is responsible for providing care to both well and ill patients. The Emergency Department Physician assistant educates patients and/or their families in order to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health and intervene in acute or chronic illness. The ED physician assistant seeks opportunities for professional growth through participation in continuing education, staff development and hospital committees. The ED Physician Assistant maintains board certification and state licensure and stays current on the evaluation and management of medical and surgical conditions as applicable to the ED patient.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Candidate must be organized and able to lead and manage a team.
Demonstrates ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.
Ability to perform diversified duties with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.
Computer skills preferred.
Prior clinical experience preferred Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic patient/family problems.
Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Certification by the NCCPA with successful PANCE examination completion.
License or eligible for licensing as a Physician's Assistant in the State of PA.
CPR and ACLS Certification, Credentialed at hospital site of practice
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran