Physician Assistant

Job description

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Emergency Department Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide comprehensive care in a rural Auburn, NY community hospital. This role offers the opportunity to practice full-scope emergency medicine, including procedural care, patient education, and care coordination, in a supportive and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is confident, adaptable, and passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting.
Schedule:
• Shifts available: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM, 7 days per week.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Systematically gather relevant data, identify clinical signs/symptoms, and conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s health status.
• Perform and document/dictate patient health history and physical exams; maintain accurate progress notes in the EMR.
• Present pertinent clinical information to attending physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
• Formulate definitive conclusions regarding patient status and communicate recommendations to physicians.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate interventions to ensure individualized expert patient care.
• Write orders, initiate diagnostic tests, and coordinate care for acutely ill or injured patients.
• Monitor and adjust medical/nursing care based on patient progress and interdisciplinary input.
• Develop and implement patient education, rehabilitation, and discharge plans.
• Participate in patient care conferences, rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Apply knowledge of disease processes, pathophysiology, and current trends in emergency medicine.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in executing care plans and performing procedures.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies, critical changes, or complications.
• Provide culturally competent, age-appropriate care for all patient populations.
• Perform simple laceration suturing, wound care, and splinting for fractures and minor extremity injuries.
• Demonstrate strong communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members throughout the care process.
• Incorporate new scientific findings into practice and maintain awareness of developments in emergency medicine.
• Utilize community resources, computers, and information systems effectively in patient care.

Qualifications:
• Licensed (or eligible) as a Physician Assistant in New York State.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications are preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills.

Why Join Our Team?
• Gain hands-on rural emergency medicine experience across a wide range of cases.
• Supportive, collaborative, and experienced ED team.
• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits (where applicable).
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health of a close-knit community.

Compensation: $70.00–$85.00 per hour, based on experience (DOE).