Emergency Medicine PA — Fast-Paced Trauma Care Expert

Advocate Healthcare; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Advocate Healthcare is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant to join our Newark, New Jersey team. This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive salary range of USD 140,000 to 180,000 per year and comprehensive benefits.

You will work in a high-energy emergency department, collaborating with attending physicians, nurses, and trauma specialists to deliver life-saving care. The ideal candidate holds a New Jersey PA license, NCCPA certification, and at least two years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active state licensure as a Physician Assistant in New Jersey.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• A minimum of two years of experience in emergency medicine or trauma care is required.
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills related to trauma assessment and stabilization protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare teams and interact with patients.
• Capability to perform trauma-related medical procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to trauma alerts, conducting initial assessments and developing immediate treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Stabilize patients experiencing acute medical emergencies, ensuring swift and appropriate interventions to prevent health deterioration.
• Assist in resuscitation efforts and provide critical life-saving interventions, including airway management and emergency medication administration.
• Collaborate with the trauma team to coordinate care efforts, managing the intricate details involved in the treatment of trauma patients.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory results to inform clinical decisions.
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies while monitoring patient responses and adjusting care as needed.
• Contribute to invasive procedures such as wound management, intubation, and chest tube placement, under the supervision of experienced physicians.
• Educate patients and their families about trauma care protocols, recovery expectations, and post-discharge care plans.
• Assist in safely transferring patients to appropriate care units, ensuring seamless continuity of care throughout their hospital journey.
• Monitor and assess pain levels, utilizing evidence-based practices to effectively manage discomfort in trauma patients.
• Ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols while providing trauma care.

Skills

Emergency medicine

NCCPA certification

NJ PA license

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Trauma procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accredited PA program

Job description

Advocate Healthcare is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant to join our Newark, New Jersey team. This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive salary range of USD 140,000 to 180,000 per year and comprehensive benefits.

You will work in a high-energy emergency department, collaborating with attending physicians, nurses, and trauma specialists to deliver life-saving care. The ideal candidate holds a New Jersey PA license, NCCPA certification, and at least two years of