ER Physician Assistant – Day Shift

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k)

PTO

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Emergency Medicine Associates team in Newark for a Day shift in the Emergency Department. The role entails delivering primary health care in acute settings, managing common illnesses and injuries, and coordinating care across the health care continuum.

Requirements include a Master's in PA Studies, PA certification, NJ licensure, and BLS/ACLS. The position is salaried with competitive benefits and a comprehensive Total Rewards

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Physician Assistant Certification.
• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory.
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Certifications.
• New Jersey CDS and DEA Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient history.
• Performs physical and medical screening examinations.
• Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies.
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate.
• Establishes diagnostic decision-making and initiates a treatment plan.
• Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team.
• Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients to appropriate specialists/resources.
• Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner.
• Adequately manages patient flow in the Emergency Department or inpatient unit.
• Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician.

Skills

Emergency medicine knowledge

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Time management

Team coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Emergency Medicine Associates team in Newark for a Day shift in the Emergency Department. The role entails delivering primary health care in acute settings, managing common illnesses and injuries, and coordinating care across the health care continuum.

Requirements include a Master's in PA Studies, PA certification, NJ licensure, and BLS/ACLS. The position is salaried with competitive benefits and a comprehensive Total Rewards