Physician Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality patient care across a variety of clinical settings, including hospital, outpatient, and urgent care environments. Your expertise will support physicians and other healthcare professionals in delivering comprehensive assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and patient education. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your diverse skill set in acute care, primary care, and specialized medical services while advancing your clinical experience in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Duties

• Perform thorough physical examinations and patient assessments to evaluate health status and identify medical conditions.
• Assist in diagnosing illnesses through diagnostic evaluation, interpretation of lab results, imaging studies, and medical records review.
• Administer injections, medications, and treatments including suturing, IV infusions, and airway management techniques.
• Manage acute pain and chronic conditions utilizing evidence-based practices such as pain management protocols and opioid stewardship.
• Conduct triage in emergency room or urgent care settings to prioritize patient needs efficiently.
• Document clinical encounters accurately using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks; ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for discharge planning, post-acute care, hospice & palliative medicine, and rehabilitation services.
• Support clinical research initiatives by collecting data, managing medical records for research studies, and participating in clinical trials to advance medical knowledge.
• Perform procedures including phlebotomy, suturing, catheterization (including cardiac catheterization), spinal taps, gastric lavage, and dermal fillers when applicable.
• Engage in health coaching and patient education on topics like family planning, nutrition, addiction counseling, occupational health, and disease prevention.
• Maintain proficiency in CPT coding and ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) for accurate billing and documentation purposes.
• Participate in infection control practices and aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Assist with ventilator management for ICU patients or neonatal ventilator support as needed within hospital settings.
• Support hospital operations by participating in emergency response protocols such as airway management during critical events or trauma situations at Level I or Level II trauma centers.

Experience

• Prior experience working in hospital medicine or medical-surgical units is essential; ICU experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EMR systems such as Epic or Cerner is required; telehealth experience is a plus.
• Experience administering injections, performing physical examinations, managing complex patient cases involving acute care or critical illness is highly valued.
• Background working within emergency medicine or urgent care environments enhances your ability to triage effectively under pressure.
• Exposure to infectious disease care protocols or working at trauma centers (Level I or II) will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with hospital coding standards (CPT/ICD) ensures accurate documentation for billing purposes.
• Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals is essential.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred for those involved in critical care scenarios.
• Experience with clinical research activities including data collection and management supports ongoing quality improvement initiatives. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient lives by delivering expert clinical care while advancing your professional growth in a vibrant healthcare environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person