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Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Advanced Practice ProvidersUpdated on Nov 10
Part-timeNew Haven, CT, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
  • Clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the specialty/service line is preferred but not required.
  • APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs must be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process.
  • Evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA, or CNM must be obtainable through appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners during the Medical Staff appointment process.
  • For the PA pathway, hold active Physician Assistant certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, a Connecticut State Physician Assistant license, and ACLS/BLS certification when indicated for the position profile.
  • For applicable profiles, hold a DEA license; for pediatric profiles, hold PALS; for neonatal care, hold NRP certification.
  • For the NP pathway, hold a Connecticut State Registered Nurse license, a Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner license, appropriate board specialty certification, and ACLS/BLS certification when indicated for the position profile.
  • For applicable profiles, hold a DEA license; for pediatric profiles, hold PALS; for neonatal care, hold NRP certification.
  • Additional licensure, certifications, or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on the position and specialty area.
  • Maintain all employee requirements determined by hospital policy.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, triage, and therapeutically manage patient and family needs throughout the disease process as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Provide patient care across inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, including diagnostic and prognostic care, in collaboration with attending supervising or collaborating physicians and in accordance with state law, hospital regulations, policies, protocols, and clinical pathways.
  • Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, review and order diagnostic or therapeutic tests and radiologic results, and formulate and manage patient treatment plans.
  • Perform procedures and prescribe treatments and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines and applicable specialty or professional competency standards.
  • Where applicable, provide autonomous team-based care or manage certain patient populations within the clinical specialty.
  • When within the position scope and educational prerequisites, serve as first or second assistant during operative cases using fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
  • Respond to emergency situations within YNHHS parameters and perform other clinical duties consistent with departmental and operational goals, professional training, and practice guidelines.
  • Educate patients and families about care and available or recommended resources, including admission instructions, treatment plans, actual and potential treatment or medication side effects, and discharge plans in collaboration with the supervising or collaborating physician.
  • Provide psychosocial support to patients, family members, and significant others as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Document appropriately according to hospital and regulatory requirements and protect information in all forms from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
  • Comply with patient-related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards, and recommendations.
  • Engage in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for new house staff and provide service-specific orientation relevant to clinical education.
  • Report safety events and near misses in accordance with high-reliability organizational practices.
  • Serve as a clinical preceptor for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant students and other healthcare professionals, and mentor pre-PA/NP candidates when applicable.
  • Collaborate on research, quality assurance, and performance improvement projects, and assist with forming protocols for clinical practice or furthering educational and clinical expertise.

Desired Qualifications

  • Clinical working experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant within the relevant specialty or service line.

About the Company

Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Yale New Haven Health is a health system that operates five hospitals (Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, Westerly) and provides access to a wide network of primary care physicians and specialists through Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. Through its affiliation with Yale University and Yale School of Medicine, it connects patients to the latest medical treatments and research. Its facilities and outpatient locations enable coordinated care across a single organization that aims to be more patient-focused, more accessible, and more cost-effective. The system delivers care by combining hospital services, primary and specialty care, and advanced clinical relationships to integrate treatment with ongoing research and clinical trials, offering patients access to innovative therapies and personalized treatment options.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New Haven, CT
Founded
1996

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