Department: Emergency Department. Cross credentialed between all hospital campuses (AHN Beaver and AHN Sewickley)
Work Hours: Full time, Rotating shifts.
The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant is a professional with advanced education and training in the primary and emergency care of newborn to geriatric populations. The physician assistant is responsible for providing primary care to Emergency Department patients under the direct medical supervision of the Emergency Department physician, indirectly under the supervision of the Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner Coordinator, and ultimately reports to the Medical Director.
Nationally certified and/or State licensed to provide care as a physician assistant. BLS certification.
Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.
At least one year of direct emergency patient care experience. ACLS & PALS certification is encouraged.
Heritage Valley Health System is a $535 million integrated delivery network providing comprehensive health care for residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties, in Pennsylvania; eastern Ohio; and the panhandle of West Virginia.
In partnership with over 3,600 employees and more than 600 physicians, Heritage Valley offers a broad range of medical, surgical and diagnostic services at its two hospitals: Heritage Valley Beaver and Heritage Valley Sewickley; in 50 physician offices; and many community satellite facilities.
