Physician Assistant (Urgent Care)

Quick Facts

• Full-time Physician Assistant role in urgent care
• Schedule: Monday–Friday 8a–8p; Saturday/Sunday 8a–5p; 8–12 hour shifts with rotating weekends
• Treat all age ranges (3 months and up)

Description

Provide patient-centered urgent care in a fast-paced setting, performing thorough evaluations and managing minor illnesses and injuries. Perform basic urgent care procedures such as suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, and wound care. Document encounters and treatment plans in the electronic medical record and collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient evaluations and manage urgent care cases
• Perform basic urgent care procedures: suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, wound care
• Work 12-hour shifts in a team schedule, including every other weekend
• Accurately document patient encounters and treatment plans in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with physicians and other team members for high-quality, compassionate care
• Demonstrate Merion Health Partners Core Values: commitment, empathy, teamwork, integrity, and ownership

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 1 year of experience in urgent care or emergency care
• Proficient in common urgent care procedures and able to handle cases independently
• Comfortable seeing patients ages 3 months and up
• Ability to obtain DOT certification within 6 months of hire

Benefits

Not specified in the provided posting.