Physician Assistant | Trauma - Renown Health-Reno/Lake Tahoe

Position Purpose

The Physician Assistant (PA) performs the functions of examining, planning and implementing the health care of assigned patients under a licensed physician's supervision and direction. The PA secures patient histories, performs physical examinations, orders laboratory tests, develops and implements treatment plans, performs diagnostic and treatment procedures, records findings, and provides patient education and counseling to enhance our effectiveness in providing routine therapeutic health care.

Nature and Scope

The Physician Assistant (PA) may perform the following functions:

Shift 7AM to 7PM

1. Night PA will carry pager and evaluate trauma greens patients as directed by Trauma Physician.
2. Pre-specified Trauma Greens Activations to be seen by PA within 30 mins. of arrival
3. Transfers
4. Following PT. evaluation, the PA will communicate with Trauma Physician
5. Primary acti...