Are you looking for a rewarding career in emergency medicine? TeamHealth has the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) to join our team. The emergency medicine (EM) advanced practice clinician (APC) provides high-quality, patient-centered care to patients presenting to the emergency department. Working collaboratively with emergency physicians and the interdisciplinary care team, the APC evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
About the Role- Perform rapid and comprehensive patient assessments, including history and physical examinations
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions
- Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic studies (laboratory tests, imaging, EKGs)
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with emergency physicians
- Manage patient flow including fast track, main ED, observation, and admissions
- Identify and respond to medical emergencies and clinical deterioration
- Participate in patient disposition decisions (discharge, admission, transfer)
Perform procedures within scope and credentialing, such as:
- Laceration repair
- Incision and drainage
- Splinting and fracture management
- Abscess care
- Procedural sedation (as credentialed)
- Point-of-care ultrasound (if trained)
Competitive Compensation, with an estimated base salary range of $65 to $75 hourly.
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