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Westerly Hospital

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine

Westerly Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540

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Overview Position:

APP – Emergency Medicine

Location:

New Haven, CT

Position Type:

Per Diem

EMR System:

Epic

Benefits

Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance

Pension plan, matched tax‑sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions

Tuition assistance effective day one

Generous PTO program

Loan forgiveness program

Employee wellness initiatives and support programs

Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team.

Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans.

May perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines.

May function as first or second assistant on operative cases within scope and job educational prerequisites.

Other clinical duties may be applied in accordance with departmental and operational goals, training related to profession and practice necessitated guidelines and responsibilities.

Responds to emergency situations within YNHHS parameters.

Patient Education & Psychosocial Support

Educates patients/families on care and recommended or available resources.

Provides psychosocial support in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.

Information Management

Ensures appropriate documentation with compliance to hospital and regulatory requirements, protects information of all forms from unauthorized disclosure.

Quality Management

Demonstrates high standards of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.

Ensures compliance with patient related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards and recommendations.

Professional Development

Continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.

Serves as a clinical resource for new house staff and may provide orientation for clinical education.

Consistently demonstrates high reliability through reporting safety events and near misses.

Maintains all employee requirements determined by hospital policy.

May serve as a clinical preceptor or mentor to students and other professionals.

May collaborate on research, quality assurance and performance improvement projects, assist with protocol creation.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Experience:

Clinical working experience as an NP/PA in the specialty/service line preferred but not required.

APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs must be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff and go through the Medical Staff credentialing process. Evidence of current competence to practice must be provided, including reference letters from physicians and other practitioners.

Licensure:

Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, and DEA License when indicated. Pediatric positions require PALS and, when indicated, neonatal care NRP Certification. Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty. OR Connecticut State Registered Nurse License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, and appropriate Board specialty certification as required for the position profile.

Additional Information To learn more, please email or schedule a time to speak with our recruiter: Corey Hann at Corey.Hann@ynhh.org. You can also use the booking feature below to schedule a phone conversation: Bookings with me - Hann, Corey - Outlook.

Websites: www.northeastmedicalgroup.org/careers www.ynhhs.org

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran YNHHS Requisition ID 164616

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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