Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant: Trauma Lead

Union Family Medical Hospital; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Continuing education support

Paid time off

Job summary

Union Family Medical Hospital in Paterson, New Jersey seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our emergency department. You will deliver urgent, lifesaving care in a fast-paced setting and work closely with physicians, nurses, and specialists to improve outcomes.

The role centers on trauma care, triage, stabilization, and resuscitation, with duties spanning assessment, imaging review, treatment, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from PA program and NJ licensure.
• NCCPA certification required.
• Strong trauma assessment and care protocol knowledge.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to trauma alerts and triage incoming patients.
• Stabilize patients and administer life-saving interventions.
• Assist in resuscitation with the trauma team.
• Interpret imaging and lab results to guide treatment decisions.
• Educate patients and families about care processes.
• Coordinate transfers to specialized units when needed.
• Ensure safety and infection control practices.

Skills

Trauma management

Clinical skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ PA license

NCCPA certification

Job description

Union Family Medical Hospital in Paterson, New Jersey seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our emergency department. You will deliver urgent, lifesaving care in a fast-paced setting and work closely with physicians, nurses, and specialists to improve outcomes.

The role centers on trauma care, triage, stabilization, and resuscitation, with duties spanning assessment, imaging review, treatment, and patient education.