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

RWJBarnabas Health; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant for the Emergency Department in Rahway, NJ. The role involves delivering primary health care, managing patient flow, and coordinating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have the necessary certifications and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401 (k)

PTO

Short & Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Certification by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners required.
• Active membership in a professional organization preferred.
• Ability to accommodate scheduling needs including extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient history and perform physical examinations.
• Coordinate patient care with the healthcare team.
• Manage patient flow in the Emergency Department.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

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Location:

Emergency Medicine Associates, 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

Req #: 46759

Category: Physician Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department: ER Physician - RAH

Location:

Emergency Medicine Associates, 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

Job Summary

The Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Physician Assistant will deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department 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
• 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 Emergency 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

• 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
• 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
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• 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
  
  

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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