Frederick Health Employer Solutions is seeking an Emergency Relief Physician Assistant to join our team.

This position will work Monday - Friday, 7am - 5:30 pm on an AS NEEDED basis.

Job Summary

* Perform physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentations.

* Select, order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests including X-rays as appropriate in collaboration with supervising physician.

* Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients in collaboration with supervising physician as appropriate.

* Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury in collaboration with supervising physician.

* Refers patient to PCP or specialist as appropriate.

* Perform procedures including laceration repair, I Ds, IVs removal of foreign bodies, splinting and casting, and ear irrigations.

* Utilizes practice guidelines and standardized procedures in collaboration with the supervising physicians in providing medical care to patients.

* Performs DOT physicals.

* Explain procedures, discuss test results, and prescribe treatments to patients.

* Document findings and treatment courses in patient electronic medical records including follow-up notes.

* Interact with medical practices and emergency room physicians to create a cooperative atmosphere.

* Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base for medical conditions and injuries that may be present in an urgent care setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Must have knowledge of computer skills. Experience with prior electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.

* Maintains the necessary CME credits to maintain licensure.

* Must demonstrate ability to stay organized; is able to multi-task effectively.

* Must demonstrate time management, conflict resolution, and trouble shooting skills.

* Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

* Physician Assistant: Certification of completion from an approved Physician Assistant program.

* Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Maryland.

* Current DEA license.

* Current Maryland Controlled Substance license.

* NRCME DOT examination certificate required.

* Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association or an approved training center.

* License to practice in any state that has never been suspended or revoked.

* Has not been excluded from participation from any Payers.

* 1+ years of experience in hospital or outpatient setting preferred.