Lead Physician Assistant (FT) Days - ER Physician - Newark, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 195,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k)

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Lead Physician Assistant for the Newark ER to drive clinical leadership, staffing, and program development at Emergency Medicine Associates. This salaried, day-shift role requires collaboration with the Medical Director and APPs to elevate patient care and departmental performance.

Responsibilities include overseeing staffing, payroll, and annual APP evaluations, supporting onboarding, and driving continuous professional development.

Qualifications

Ability to lead APP site operations and collaborate with Medical Director.
Experience in staffing, scheduling, and payroll management.
Proven track record in evaluations and performance management.
Strong communication with APPs, physicians, and HR.
Willingness to travel to RWJBH offices/sites.

Responsibilities

Lead APP site operations and provide clinical leadership.
Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and payroll processes.
Conduct performance evaluations with the site director.
Engage with ED Director and regional APP leadership.
Support onboarding, mentorship, and site-specific training.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Payroll

Scheduling

Performance evaluations

Education

Board Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lead Physician Assistant (FT) Days - ER Physician - Newark, NJ

Req #: 0000270759

Category: Physician Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department: ER Physician - NBI

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Location: 201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112

Job Title: Physician Assistant Lead

Location: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department Name: ER Physician - NBI

Req #: 0000270759

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

As a pivotal leader within our clinical operations, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Site Director will serve as a cornerstone in enhancing the quality of care, operational efficiency, and professional development at the designated site

This role demands exceptional clinical leadership and mentorship, collaborating closely with APPs and the Medical Director to refine and elevate departmental functions

The APP Site Director will be instrumental in bridging communication between APPs, the physician team, and the corporate office, ensuring that patient satisfaction and productivity metrics are consistently achieved

Essential Functions of the Job:

Tasks:

Monthly EHM Leadership Meeting
Monthly APP Site Director Meetings
Individual Site Department Meetings
Monthly meetings with the ED Director
Monthly communication with APP Regional Director
Responsible APP performance evaluations in conjunction with site director
Staffing, scheduling, and payroll

Administrative Oversight:

Provide robust administrative support, including oversight of scheduling, payroll approvals, and PTO requests
Ensure seamless coordination for Leaves of Absence, Status Changes, and Resignations with Human Resources

Operational Excellence:

Partner with the ED Director on annual APP evaluations and performance-related matters
Drive onboarding processes, conduct exit interviews, and lead recognition projects
Be a part of hospital committees and grow the department within the hospital

Talent Management:

Play a crucial role in hiring, interviewing and ensure timely and effective communication with the recruiting team

Professional Development:

Facilitate ongoing professional development for APPs through mentoring, observation, procedural training, and development and oversight of site-specific onboarding
Educate APPs on appropriate patient documentation

Medical Education:

Support medical education efforts for students and post-graduate fellows, where applicable

Clinical Excellence:

Deliver high-quality primary health care, managing common illnesses and injuries, and providing comprehensive care with an emphasis on early detection and disease prevention

Guidance and Support:

Provide expert guidance on clinical issues, ensuring the highest standard of care and support for Associate Practitioners

Exceptional Communication:

Demonstrate superior communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effective leadership and collaboration

Technical Proficiency:

Skilled in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support various administrative and reporting functions

Responsiveness:

Exhibit outstanding responsiveness and availability to address any emergent needs or concerns

Advanced Clinical Acumen:

Possess extensive clinical experience and expertise

Board Certification:

Maintain appropriate board certification to ensure compliance with professional standards

Travel:

Willingness to travel to RWJBH offices and sites as required

Additional Information:

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals - Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children's hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children's Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state's largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

Medical/Dental/Vision plans
401 (k)
PTO
Short & Long Term Disability
Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.