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SUMMARY: Reporting to Chief of Emergency Medicine and working as part of the Emergency Department team, the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will participate in all aspects of care including diagnosis, treatment and disposition with a particular focus on compassionate and courteous service. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Obtain patient histories s Perform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate patients for admission s Perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures s Coordinate tests and consultations s Implement treatment plans which includes communicating with referring and consulting physicians Provide consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients and their family members ;color:redaboutstreatment and medical care s Prepare patients for discharge Performs other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants is required or master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program. s Current Massachusetts license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 1 year experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care is required. The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively alongside our Emergency Physicians. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Fast-paced, interactive, team-oriented Emergency Department environment with a diverse range of patients and pathology. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Responds to individual patient-care situations demonstrating knowledge and skills acquired through education, certification and work experience. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location:

795 Middle Street - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Variable

Daily Hours

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required

No