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

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

PTO

Short & Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Newark seeks a Physician Assistant for the Emergency Medicine Associates team. The role focuses on delivering primary health care in the ED and inpatient settings, with emphasis on early detection, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

The PA will perform histories, exams, order tests, initiate treatment plans, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team. Requires NJ PA license, PA-C, and BLS/ACLS; schedule includes days.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in PA studies required.
• PA certification and NJ licensure required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• DS & DEA licensure in NJ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient history.
• Perform physical and medical screening exams.
• Order diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Initiate treatment plans and manage medications.
• Coordinate care with health team members.
• Refer to specialists as needed.
• Ensure accurate charting and documentation.
• Manage patient flow in ED or inpatient unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Emergency medicine knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Physician Assistant Certification

New Jersey licensure / CDS / DEA

Tools

EMR systems

Basic life support (BLS)

ACLS certification

Job description

vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement

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

Req #: 0000265192

Category: Physician Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department: ER Physician - NBI

Pay Range: $107,100.00 - $160,700.00 per year

Location: 201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department Name: ER Physician - NBI

Req #: 0000265192

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $107,000.00 - $170,000.00 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 Summary

The Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Physician Assistant will deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department or Inpatient setting to include, but not limited to, the recognition and management of common illnesses and injuries, and the provisioning of care across the health care continuum with emphasis on early detection, treatment, and prevention of diseases

Essential Functions

• Obtains and records patient history
• Performs physical and medical screening examinations
• Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate
• Establishes diagnostic decision-making and initiates a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, additional therapeutic modalities, etc
• Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team
• Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients to appropriate specialists/resources
• Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner
• Adequately manages patient flow in the Emergency Department or inpatient unit
• Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician
• Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards
• Actively participates in Department staff meetings and risk management education
• Completes required courses, i,e, HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME /CEU requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Physician Assistant Certification
• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory required
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Certifications
• New Jersey CDS and DEA Licensure
• Active membership in a professional organization preferred
• Ability and willingness accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Knowledge and Skills

• Medical and broad based clinical emergency medicine knowledge
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to effectively and successfully work with all emergency department and hospital employees

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.

Benefits

• 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

Additional Benefits

• 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

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