Physician Assistant FT Day Ortho JCMC

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Orthopedic APP team's JCMC location in New Jersey. The role covers inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care, including pre-/post-operative management, wound care, and occasional surgical assistance.

You will work collaboratively with residents and attending physicians to provide high-quality orthopedic care across subspecialties, including joints, trauma, hand, pediatrics, and spine.

Qualifications

• Current NJ PA license required.
• NCCPA certification required.
• CDS required.
• DEA required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• The Physician Assistant is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods.
• The Physician Assistant provides care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment, and management to restore, maintain, and improve the health status of patients.
• Participates in the clinical management of orthopedic patients, supporting both surgical and nonsurgical care, while actively engaging with residents and attending physicians in a collaborative learning environment
• Responsible for hospital-based care including inpatient rounding, emergency room consultations, pre- and post-op management, wound care e.g., dressings, wound vacs, discharges, and occasional surgical assistance
• Manages care for patients across orthopaedic subspecialties, including total joint replacements hip, knee, shoulder, trauma Level 2, hand, pediatric, and spine cases

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient assessment

Education

NJ PA license

NCCPA certification

CDS

DEA

BLS

Job description

Job ID: 1139831

Location

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty: Orthopedics

Profession: Physician Assistant

Details

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Orthopedic APP's - JCMC

Req #: 0000247808

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 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 is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods.
• The Physician Assistant provides care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment, and management to restore, maintain, and improve the health status of patients.
• Participates in the clinical management of orthopedic patients, supporting both surgical and nonsurgical care, while actively engaging with residents and attending physicians in a collaborative learning environment
• Responsible for hospital-based care including inpatient rounding, emergency room consultations, pre- and post-op management, wound care e,g, dressings, wound vacs, discharges, and occasional surgical assistance
• Manages care for patients across orthopaedic subspecialties, including total joint replacements hip, knee, shoulder, trauma Level 2, hand, pediatric, and spine cases

Required

• Current NJ PA license required
• NCCPA certification required
• CDS required
• DEA required
• BLS required

Scheduling Requirements

• Day and night and weekend shifts