Critical Care Physician Assistant - Duke Emergency Medicine

13 days ago
United StatesFull TimeEmergency Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a Critical Care Physician Assistant - Duke Emergency Medicine in United States. Duke Emergency Medicine Highlights: Frontline Medicine at Its Best. Deliver rapid, high-impact top-of-scope care to patients with diverse and complex emergency conditions in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Formulates and implements treatment plans for acute illness management and observation care in collaboration with the attending physician(s).
  • Analyzes clinical practice patterns so to provide the best medical care and to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

Requirements

  • hour and 12

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Duke Careers as a Critical Care Physician Assistant - Duke Emergency Medicine.

Key Skills

Emergency medicineCritical careTriagePhysical examsDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresTreatment planningPatient careElectronic medical record documentationCollaborationClinical excellenceProtocol developmentUltrasoundTrauma care
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Position Insights

Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Emergency Medicine position at Duke is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Emergency medicine, Critical care, Triage, Physical exams, Diagnostic procedures, Therapeutic procedures, Treatment planning, Patient care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct clinical services for critically ill patients in collaboration with attending physicians, including triage, physical exams, and diagnostic procedures. Formulate treatment plans, coordinate patient care, and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.

Benefits package: Continuing education, Simulation opportunities, Ultrasound education, Mentorship. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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