PA Urgent Care

PA Urgent Care-(3299763)

Description

Chelsea Urgent Care Unit Chief and with oversight of the Director of Primary Care Advanced Practice Providers (APP), the Physicians Assistant (PA) is responsible for the care of pediatric and adult patients seeking same-day care to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, including infectious illnesses, orthopedic issues, lacerations, issues surrounding pregnancy, and other medical emergencies.

The PA works in collaboration with a team of physicians (MDs), nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), medical assistants (MAs,), as well as a variety of administrative staff.

The PA is expected to facilitate a medical emergency response if indicated.

Clinical responsibilities :

Obtains a detailed, accurate health history and performs a comprehensive evaluation.

Orders necessary diagnostic tests and consultations and performs procedures for which competency has been demonstrated and scope of practice has been authorized.

Diagnostic tests would include but are not limited to imaging and laboratory tests within their scope of practice as indicated.

Prescribes medications within their scope of practice as necessary.

Performs or assists in routine and complex procedures as necessary, including but not limited to phlebotomy, splinting, relocation of joint dislocations, laceration repairs, abscess incision and drainage, nail trephination, insertion of urethral catheters, removal of nasal, ear and wound foreign bodies, and anterior nasal packing as credentialed to perform.

By the end of the shift, write complete and comprehensive notes on all patients using the EHR system and discuss each patient's care with the attending clinician as indicated.

Identifies system-wide factors contributing to undesirable outcomes in clinical care and / or clinical operations.

Departmental responsibilities :

Regularly participates in staff meetings and trainings.

Supports research efforts in the Urgent Care unit to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice.

Acts as a role model for other personnel.

Professional responsibilities :

Independently seeks physician consultation for clinical issues and / or supervisor for management consultation as needed.

Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials. Applies evidence-based research and guidelines to practice.

Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure.

Identifies own learning needs and goals.

Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice / research.

Assumes other duties as assigned.

• ACLS and PALS certification
• Ability to care for patients with a broad range of medical problems.
• May require the lifting of heavy objects and patients, as well as exposure to potentially infective material.
• Requires contact with needles and other sharp instruments, monitoring devices, and other state-of-the-art equipment.
• Prolonged standing can be expected. Walking to and from other patient care areas can be expected.
• May require variable shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current valid license or be eligible for licensure as a physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• The appropriate candidate will have completed a graduate-level physician assistant program (Masters' degree) accredited by the Accreditation and Review Committee for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA) or such other accrediting agency as may qualify a graduate to sit for the NCCPA certifying examination
• Training in and a graduate of an accredited NCCPA program
• Prior experience as a PA in urgent care or emergency settings preferred.
30+ days ago