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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

SLUCare Physician Group, a member of SSM Health is seeking applicants for Emergency Department Physician Assistants. The position is at Saint Louis University Hospital (SLUH). Duties include:

Performing medical screening examsProviding primary care to patientsPerforming initial examinations, including physical exams and patient observationsOrdering and administering diagnostic testsRecording patient medical historiesPerforming routine lab tests

SLUH is a 365 bed hospital and a level 1 Trauma, Stroke and STEMI center. Our state of the art facility was opened in 2020 to meet the growing critical care needs of 75 outlying partner clinics and nearly 50,000 patients annually, within a 250-mile radius across Missouri and Illinois.

Learn more about our Emergency Department here.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) ProgramCurrent PA/NP licensure in appropriate state

Community Information

The St. Louis metro area is home to over 2.8 million residents and is filled with a rich history and wonderful attractions. Greater St. Louis offers world-class higher education, cultural institutions and attractions (botanical gardens, museums, symphony, zoo), major league professional sports, award-winning schools, Midwestern friendliness and housing costs below the national average.

Facility Description

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital.

SLUCare’s more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health – St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Group’s more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.     

                           

Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve. 

Compensation & Benefit

SSM Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits plans tailored to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family. The package also offers pre-tax savings incentives, a wellness program, and retirement plans such as 403(b) and 457(b). Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities.

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervising Physician(s) and in association with hospital/clinical staff, assists in the delivery of quality medical care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Attends initially to a patient in any setting to obtain a personal medical history, perform an appropriate physical examination, and record and present pertinent data concerning the patient, including all screenings and diagnostics, in a manner meaningful to the supervising physician.Performs, or assists in performing, routine diagnostic studies as appropriate for the specific practice setting.Performs routine therapeutic procedures, including, but not limited to; injections immunizations; suturing and care of wounds; application and removal of splints or cast; and oral medications.Instructs and counsels patients on physical and mental health, including diet, disease, normal growth and development.Depending upon specialty of practice, assists the physicians in the hospital by making patient rounds, recording patient progress notes, compiling and recording discharge summaries, and accurately writing and executing orders under the supervision of a physician and with physician co-signature as required.Reflecting specialty of practice, abides by the bylaws, advanced practice provider guidelines, and other hospital regulations concerning clinical privileges, rules of conduct, parking regulations, and no solicitation. Does not participate in any activity that is not approved by hospital credentialing. Adheres to policies on “physician extenders” and “supervision of advanced practice providers in the hospital setting."Assists in the delivery of medical care to the patient by reviewing and monitoring treatment and the therapy plans.Performs independently evaluative and treatment procedures necessary to provide an appropriate response to life-threatening emergency situation.Facilitates referral of patients to other appropriate community health care facilities, agencies, and resources.Issues written prescriptions orders for drugs under the supervision of the physician.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in a health care related field and advanced certifications

EXPERIENCE

One year healthcare experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

9990970235 D224-2 Emergency Room-SLUH (inactive)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.