Physician Assistant

RWJBarnabas Health; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for Rutgers University Medical Group in New Jersey. The role supports Pediatric Orthopedic services in a day-shift setting, performing duties independently under physician supervision.

The PA will provide primary health care, assess and diagnose, manage patient care, and report safety concerns. Strong NJ licensure and NCCPA certification are required, along with BLS/ACLS and CDS/DEA registrations.

Qualifications

• PA license and certification is required.
• NCCPA certification is required.
• CDS and DEA registrations required.
• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician by recording patient progress notes and transcribing orders.
• Delivers primary health care through assessment, diagnosis, and management.
• Maintains patient records and ensures documentation meets regulatory standards.
• Develops plan of care in coordination with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

PA License

NCCPA

CDS/DEA

NJ Licensure

BLS/ACLS

Job description

Physician Assistant

Location: Rutgers University Medical Group

Department Name: Pediatric Orthopedic Associate

Req #: 0000240602

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

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.

Job Overview

The Physician Assistant is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to the physician.

The PA provides primary health care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients.

In addition, the PA is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments.

Qualifications

• PA License and Certification


• NCCPA


• CDS and DEA


• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory required


• BLS and ACLS

Preferred

• EPIC experience


• Active membership in a professional organization


• Bilingual Spanish


• Pediatric Orthopedic experience

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Physician Assistant Certification


• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory required


• Basic Life Support BLS and Advanced Life Support ACLS Certifications

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time Day


• Monday-Thursday 8a-5p


• Friday 7a-3pm


• 8 hour shifts


• Occasional work out of Neptune location required

Essential Functions

• Assists physician by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders


• Assists with various counseling and education functions


• Billing for patient services based on CMS and NJ State Board Regulations


• Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and judgment to provide appropriate care for patients


• Develops plan of care for patients in coordination with multidisciplinary team and completes appropriate reports to physicians and family


• Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to facility and nursing standards


• Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers


• Examines patients to determine presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, medical history, ascertains nature and extent of illness and prescribes treatments as indicated


• Interviews, instructs and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention


• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions


• Issues prescriptions to patients based on Federal & State Regulations


• Orders and reviews appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures


• Reviews all lab data and documents


• Participates in the development of protocols


• Performs and obtains a completed medical history and physical data on patients with appropriate documentation and findings


• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations


• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits


• Responsible for coordinating nursing and training programs on compliant for policies such as HIPPA, OSHA, Code of Conduct


• Responsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice


• Reviews and audits charts routinely


• Sutures wounds, incise and drains wounds, repairs lacerations


• Works in collaboration with a physician to diagnose conditions as necessary


• Other duties as assigned

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

• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance


• Dental and Vision Insurance


• Retirement Plans


• Short & Long Term Disability


• Life & Accidental Death Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• Wellness Programs


• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)


• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer