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Emory University Student Health Services (EUSHS) seeks a part time Physician Assistant (PA) to provide outpatient primary care to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Emory University has a strong commitment to delivering excellent medical care to an intelligent, passionate, and diverse student population. We encourage candidates to apply who will promote and enrich Emory’s academic and culturally inclusive environment within the context of supporting the academic success of our students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides medical care to patients under the direction of a supervising physician.

• Examines, evaluates, and treats patients with medical conditions, illnesses or injuries.

• Advises patients on the maintenance of good health

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an accredited PA program and currently licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia and currently certified by the appropriate board (NCCPA).

• Preferred 3 – 5 years of direct patient care experience in areas of primary care, urgent care, and sexual/reproductive health.

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills especially under stressful situations experienced by young adults and their families; ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and departments in a complex and vibrant university and academic healthcare setting.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With physician supervision, the PA conducts patient interviews, performs physical exams, and interprets diagnostic data.

• Performs basic office microscopy, clinical testing, and office procedures.

• Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate patient care plans.

• Provides patient education, promotes wellness, and collaborates with other health care professionals in the care of students.

• Works closely with MDs, RNs, LPNs, MAs, LCSWs, nutritionists and health educators as part of care team.

• Engages in designated team meetings i.e., provider division meeting and morning huddles.

• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of evidence-based medicine, current trends, practices, and developments.

• The PA must become competent and compliant with the electronic medical records, including timely and accurate charting, follow lab results and communicate with patients, and be compliant with all policies and procedures of EUSHS.

• Peforms other duties as assigned

• This position will include a daily in-person clinical schedule as well as coverage of Saturday morning clinics (when applicable) and night/weekend on call phone triage (secondary call) both of which are in rotation with other Student Health Services providers.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.

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Job Number 139419

Job Type Regular Part-Time

Division Emory Campus Life

Department CL: Student Health Services

Job Category Nursing and Clinical Services

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta

Location : Name Bldg 1525 Clifton Road

Remote Work Classification No Remote

Health and Safety Information Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials.