Physician Assistant

RWJBarnabas Health; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for our Orthopedics – North practice in West Orange, NJ. The PA will work with physicians in operating and office settings, handling preoperative evaluation, documentation, and patient care from admission through discharge.

The position requires PA-C licensure, CDS/DEA, and BLS, with Monday–Friday days. Location includes multiple Bergen/Essex/Hudson county sites under the Barnabas Health Medical Group.

Qualifications

• PA-C licensure required to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Active CDS and DEA credentials.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Review charts preoperatively and document pertinent information.
• Collaborate with residents, fellows, and other practitioners on schedules.
• Assist physician during rounds and operative cases as needed.
• Provide postoperative instructions and discharge communications.
• Support scheduling and prioritization to maintain daily workflow.

Skills

PA-C Licensure

CDS

DEA

BLS

Job description

Req #: 0000260672

Category: Physician Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: MG Orthopedics - North

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

Location: 95 OLD SHORT HILLS ROAD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: MG Orthopedics - North

Req # 0000260672

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.

Job Overview

The Physician Assistant will provide coverage with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of service for patients requiring orthopedic care in both the operating and office environment.

The PA will assist the physician during office hours including nonop, preoperative and postoperative instructions for all orthopedic subspecialities within the practice; provides dictation support and documentation of patient encounters, letters of Medical Necessity, Disability Forms, Discharge Letters and conduct patient calls/post-op calls.

Location: Bergen, Essex, Hudson County practice locations

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30pm

Requirements

• PA-C Licensure
• CDS, DEA
• BLS

Essential Functions

• Reviews charts preoperatively and documents any pertinent information
• Provides coverage with residents, fellows and other advanced practitioners covering provider on-call schedules
• Liaisons between physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care
• Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools
• Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients and with research as needed
• Participates in and contributes to orthopedic educational activities for appropriate internal and external parties
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Physicia
• Ability to organize and achieve quality performance in a new and changing environment, possess good working knowledge of scheduling and procedure prioritization to minimize delays and ensure completion of daily work schedule
• Recognizes areas for improvement in divisional policies or patient care; initiates change; educate all involved in change
• Passion and Experience providing empathetic patient care and exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization

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