Wake Forest Emergency Providers provide staffing for the Cone Health Emergency Department sites through a services agreement between these world-class organizations. Cone Health ( ) is a patient-centered, provider friendly, health system headquartered in Greensboro, NC. Our providers work in four regional hospital settings and two free-standing entities. These sites range from a Level 2 Trauma medical center to efficient Emergency Medicine outpatient centers. Patient care requirements are coordinated with many medical centers throughout central North Carolina.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: PA Licensure.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care. Records data and tentative conclusions for review by physician.Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.Carries out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge. Monitors progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient's progress, and consults with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.Plans and schedules work for the physician's health team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties.Participates in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician. Prepares statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.Teaches students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to Emergency Medicine.Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care.Participates in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.Remains up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:Excellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressureAbility to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic proceduresAbility to work a rotating shift schedulePerforms other related duties other than those described hereinWORK ENVIRONMENT:Fast paced, long hours, ability to deliver resultsProfessionalism and customer service skills a must at all timesOccasionally subject to irregular hours
