Neuro ICU Physician Assistant: Critical Care

Capital Health (US); Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 126,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Disability Benefits – Long Term

Disability Benefits – Short Term

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Transit

Commuter Parking

Voluntary Life Insurance

Paid Time-Off Program

Job summary

Capital Health in New Jersey is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform histories and physical examinations, participate in rounds, and support perioperative care across the continuum.

The role involves admissions work-ups, ordering treatments, coordinating with clinical staff, and contributing to quality improvement while delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program, approved by NCCPA.
• One year experience working with acute care preferred.
• NJ Physician Assistant License.

Responsibilities

• Performs histories and physical examinations, ongoing patient assessments and some critical care procedures.
• Participates in daily patient rounds with physicians, facilitates pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
• Assists with admission work-ups and/or consults to facilitate care across the continuum.
• Initiates, monitors, alters and orders treatments including device placement, therapy, home health referral, and discharge planning.
• Re-evaluates the patient throughout the hospitalization and updates the care plan with clinical staff.

Skills

Clinical examination

Patient assessment

Critical care support

Education

NCCPA certification

NJ Physician Assistant License

Job description

Capital Health in New Jersey is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform histories and physical examinations, participate in rounds, and support perioperative care across the continuum.

The role involves admissions work-ups, ordering treatments, coordinating with clinical staff, and contributing to quality improvement while delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting.