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)
Hospital T : This hospital is located approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour from Montgomery & Auburn and 1 hr. 45 min. from Birmingham.
Shifts can be 12, 24, or 36 hrs.
Shift times are 7a-7a
Census : Avg. 20 patients in 24 hours 7-8k annual visits
EMR is implemented
Physician quarters available while on duty.
Hospital C : The facility is located approximately 1-1 2 hr. from Montgomery and an hour from Jackson.
Shifts can be 12, 24, 36 or 48 hrs.
Shift times are 6am-6am
Avg. # of patients during a 24 hr. period 11-12 approx. 6k annual visits
Trauma patients are stabilized and transferred to nearby facilities
Solo physician coverage assisted with either 2 RNs or 1 RN 1 LPN
X-ray, CT & Lab on site and always staffed
Remote radiologist reads all CTs and X-rays
EMR : implemented
ER has a very private physician suite that offers a bed, shower, refrigerator, etc.
Reference : HCJPPPI-9 27 23-lp-lt
Last updated : 2024-04-23
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