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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Physician Assistant for Emergency Medicine Associates to deliver primary healthcare in the ED or inpatient setting, with emphasis on early detection, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

The role requires a Master’s in PA studies, PA certification, and NJ licensure, plus BLS/ACLS. It offers day shifts, flexible scheduling, and a salary range of $125,000 to $195,000 per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Physician Assistant Certification and NJ registration required.
• Strong clinical emergency medicine knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient histories.
• Perform physical exams and screening.
• Order labs and radiology as appropriate.
• Develop and initiate treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with health-care team.
• Refer to specialists as needed.
• Educate patients on health issues and discharge plans.
• Document thoroughly and manage patient flow.
• Assist in procedures and follow legal/ethical standards.

Skills

Emergency medicine knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

PA Certification

NJ PA license/Board registration

Job description

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department Name: ER Physician- SOM

Req #: 0000268432

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 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 (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) 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

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