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

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for a full-time Day shift in the Hospitalist Somerset/ Somerville, NJ area. The PA will deliver primary health care in ED and inpatient settings, with responsibilities spanning history taking, exams, orders, and care coordination.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in PA Studies, PA certification, NJ licensure, BLS/ACLS, and DEA/NJ CDS licensure. Willingness to work varied hours is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies is required.
• PA certification is required.
• Registration and licensure by the NJ State Board is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• NJ CDS and DEA licensure required.
• Membership in a professional organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient history.
• Performs physical and medical screening examinations.
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate.
• Establishes diagnostic decisions and initiates treatment plans.
• Coordinates patient care with other health care team members.

Skills

Emergency medicine knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Physician Assistant Certification

NJ licensure/registration

BLS/ACLS certifications

NJ CDS and DEA licensure

Professional organization membership preferred

Job description

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

Req #: 0000272078

Category: Physician Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department: Hospitalist Somerset

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

Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department Name: Hospitalist Somerset

Req #: 0000272078

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 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

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