Job Title: Physician AssociateDepartment: Emergency DepartmentJob Type: PermanentHours: 39 per week (FullTime)Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new hightech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and groundbreaking diagnostics.Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.As a Physician Associate in Blackrock Clinic, you will:Support the provision of medical care under direction and supervision of an ED ConsultantPerform comprehensive and problemfocused history and physician examinationInterpret laboratory and diagnostic procedures to establish a working diagnosisFormulate a treatment plan approved by ED Consultant within scope of practiceComplete discharge summary, history and physical examDocument all finding and other relevant information in the patient medical record in accordance with our hospital policyWe expect you to be proficient in:ElectrocardiogramTriaging PatientsArranging subsequent testingCommunicating with nursing staff on medical progressReviewing unstable patientsPerforming wound careWhy work at the Blackrock Clinic?At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from:Competitive salaryOnsite parkingPensionAnnual bonus*Discounted cafeSports and Social clubEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDiscounted onsite pharmacyPlease Note:Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.