Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma assesses, plans, and provides patient care to patients in an emergency and trauma unit under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Being a Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries. Additionally, Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma requires a master's degree in Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State license to practice. Typically reports to a physician. Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Facility Information
Willis-Knighton Medical Center is a tertiary care facility conveniently located west of downtown Shreveport just off interstate 20. The hospital boasts a wide range of medical services including a Cancer Center, Heart & Vascular Institute, health & fitness centers and it is home to the John C. McDonald Regional Transplant Center.
Community Description
Shreveport is the third most-populous metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. Shreveport is the educational, commercial and cultural center of the Ark-La-Tex region, where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. Shreveport is home to the headquarters of major companies such as AT&T, Chase Bank, Regions Financial Corporation and APS Payroll. The city of Shreveport offers plenty of amenities for residents to enjoy, public and private schools and it is home to several major colleges and universities in the state of Louisiana. Shreveport is on the west bank of the Red River located 72 miles from Texarkana, Arkansas and 69 miles from Ruston, Louisiana.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $122,400.00 - $171,360.00 per year
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Work Location: In person