Physician Assistant

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Description

Emory University Student Health Services (EUSHS) seeks a part time (0.8 FTE) Physician Assistant (PA) to provide outpatient primary care to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Emory University has a strong commitment to delivering excellent medical care to an intelligent, passionate, and diverse student population. We encourage candidates to apply who will promote and enrich Emory’s academic and culturally inclusive environment within the context of supporting the academic success of our students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With physician supervision, the PA conducts patient interviews, performs physical exams, and interprets diagnostic data
• Performs basic office microscopy, clinical testing, and office procedures
• Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate patient care plans
• Provides patient education, promotes wellness, and collaborates with other health care professionals in the care of students
• Works closely with MDs, RNs, LPNs, MAs, LCSWs, nutritionists and health educators as part of care team
• Engages in designated team meetings i.e., provider division meeting and morning huddles
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of evidence-based medicine, current trends, practices, and developments
• The PA must become competent and compliant with the electronic medical records, including timely and accurate charting, follow lab results and communicate with patients, and be compliant with all policies and procedures of EUSHS
• Daily in-person clinical schedule as well as coverage of Saturday morning clinics (when applicable, infrequently) and night/weekend on call phone triage (secondary call) both of which are in rotation with other Student Health Services providers
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently certified by the appropriate board (NCCPA).
• 3 – 5 years of direct patient care experience in areas of primary care, urgent care, and sexual/reproductive health.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills especially under stressful situations experienced by young adults and their families; ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and departments in a complex and vibrant university and academic healthcare setting

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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