PA-Emergency Medicine

Job Title: Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (Emergency Medicine)

Location: 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, MA 02190

Department: SSH Emergency Department APC PB

Employment Type: Full time

Hours: 36 hours per week (3 12‑hour shifts)

Shift: Day/Eve Rotation

Compensation: $130,600.00 - $189,400.00

Qualifications

• PA license required.
• NP license required.
• NCCPA certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Proficiency in delivery of Emergency Medical care to patients of all ages.
• Strong member of an Emergency Care Team; successful completion of SSH credentialing.

Responsibilities

1. Performs evaluations, including pertinent history and physical exam on patients assigned to urgent care; institutes a plan of care; informs the responsible Emergency Physician of pertinent data and routine diagnostic and therapeutic measures.

   • Documents clinical findings and impressions on the patient record.
   • Consults MD when necessary prior to proceeding with care.
   • Orders diagnostic tests.
   • Prescribes required medications and treatments.
   • Coordinates subspecialty referrals in consultation with the responsible Emergency physician.
   • Provides follow‑up instructions for patient and/or family.
2. Performs special procedures after orientation and documentation of competency, all in accordance with approved protocols.
3. Serves as clinical resource to nursing staff.

• Assists in the development of emergency nursing staff.
• Participates in quality monitoring activities.
• Assists in the development of treatment protocols.

Additional Responsibilities

Evaluates patients for discharge or admission to improve patient flow.

Certification Requirements

• ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Physician Assistant – Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts).