Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant will provide direct patient care to patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital emergency department; providers will be also credentialed and may work at our community sites, including Barnes West County and Missouri Baptist Emergency Departments. Physician support present 24/7 at all sites.

Our clinical sites are a mix of academic and community settings that allow for vast learning opportunities from diverse patient populations. Washington University in St. Louis offers a competitive salary and exceptional employee benefits, including generous vacation and holiday time, a 7-10% matching 403(b), dependent tuition and so much more!

Variable work schedule which includes day, night, and weekend shifts.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs physical assessments/examinations.

• Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.

• Monitors patient's adherence to protocols.

• Coordinates screening for research studies.

• Collects and records data per research requirements and guidelines.

• Develops and implements adherence plans used with protocols.

• Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement.

• Interprets diagnostic tests results for deviations from normal.

• Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval.

• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory test.

• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management.

• Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Salary

• Emergency Medicine stipend available commensurate with years of experience worked in Emergency Medicine (this is a supplemental payment in addition to the base salary).

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• May require working shifts at all three of our clinical sites (Barnes-Jewish, Missouri Baptist, or Barnes West County hospitals)
• May require caring for a broad range of patient acuity, from low to moderate acuity, with the potential for complex or higher acuity patients
• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires protective devices

• Patient care setting

• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Typically standing or walking

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping

• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment

• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location or ability to obtain within 3 months of date of hire.
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (