Physician Assistant (FT) Days/Nights - ICU Physician - Belleville, NJ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k)

PTO

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Physician Assistant for the ICU Critical Care team in Belleville, NJ. The role supports high-acuity adult patients, collaborates with intensivists, and leads exam planning, data collection, and medication management in a fast-paced ICU.

Expect rotating days and nights; required to obtain NJ PA licensure, PA certification, and ENLS/ FCCS beyond hire. Competitive salary range reflects responsibilities in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Must have Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Certification as Physician Assistant is required.
• NJ State PA licensure/registration required.
• BLS and ALS certifications required.
• NJ CDS and DEA licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-acuity adult patients in a multidisciplinary ICU setting.
• Perform exams, order labs/imaging, and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with ICU intensivists, hospitalists, and residents.

Skills

Critical care experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

PA Certification

NJ PA Licensure

BLS Certification

ALS Certification

NJ CDS and DEA Licensure

Tools

Ultrasound (POCUS)

Job description

Physician Assistant (FT) Days/Nights - ICU Physician - Belleville, NJ

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Observation Associates

Department Name: ICU Physician - CMMC

Req #: 0000268200

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

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

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 Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Physician Assistant plays a vital role within the critical care team

The primary responsibility is to manage high-acuity adult patients in a multidisciplinary critical care setting

The ICU team provides comprehensive critical care in collaboration with various consulting specialist

The APP works closely with critical care intensivists, ICU hospitalists, residents, fellows, and other APPs to provide direct patient care in the ICU

APP responsibilities include performing physical exams, collecting and documenting data, performing approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering and scheduling laboratory studies and consultations, and prescribing appropriate interventions and medications

Additionally, the APP may manage ICU consults in collaboration with attending physicians

The APP's role in critical care is to oversee and ensure that patients receive best-practice care

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 ICU

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, including but not limited to academic lectures and / or quality improvement projects

Job Requirements

For a Physician Assistant: Must have Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, Physician Assistant Certification is required, Physician Assistant 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

Additional Requirements

Must be Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certified within 90 days of hire

Must be Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) certified within 1 year of hire

Job Scheduling Requirements

Rotating shifts days/nights and nights only available

Willingness to accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Knowledge and Skills

Recommended high acuity/adult critical care experience

Experience with ultrasound IV and point of care ultrasound is desired

Medical and broad based clinical critical care knowledge, strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent time management skills, and ability to effectively and successfully work with all ICU 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.

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

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