Physician Assistant Emergency
Job at a glance
Job Description
The Augusta VA Health Care System is seeking a dedicated and qualified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team in delivering exceptional care to our nation's Veterans.
Requirements:
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Education:
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Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited PA program.
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Nurse Practitioner: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
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Experience:
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Board certification or a minimum of 5 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience.
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Certifications (One of the following or 5+ years ED experience):
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PA: Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants
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NP: American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP)
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Licensure:
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Active, unrestricted license (PA, RN, or APN) in any U.S. state, territory, or D.C.
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National Provider Identifier (NPI)
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DEA Registration
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Life Support Certifications:
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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Additional Requirements:
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U.S. Citizenship
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Proficient in English (spoken and written)
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Physically able to perform duties, including standing/sitting for extended periods
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Join us in making a meaningful impact in Veteran healthcare. Apply today!
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
• Degree/Education:
o Physician Assistant: Graduation from a physician assistant educational program and accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education from the Physician Assistant its predecessors, at a college, university or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the US Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained
o Nurse Practitioner: Possess Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree.
• Experience: Must have Board certification or 5 years of ED experience.
• Board Certifications: (Must have one of the below or 5 years of ED experience)
o Physician Assistant: Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants
o Nurse Practitioner: the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP)
• Licensure(s):
o Possess current unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Advanced Practice Nurse in one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
o NPI National Provider Identifier
o DEA Drug Enforcement Agency
• Cardiac Certifications:
o BLS Basic Life Support Certification
o ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.
• English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
• HCW Physical Capability: HCWs shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.
Working Hours
3 days per week (2 week days and 1 weekend day)