Physician Assistant - FT Night Surgery JCMC

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (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

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Partner Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant (FT Night) for the JCMC site in Jersey City, NJ. The PA will manage trauma patients, perform evaluations, coordinate care, and support ED and OR procedures under surgeon supervision.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PA program, NJ PA license, NCCPA certification, DEA, and BLS/ACLS; ATLS preferred. Rotating 12-hour shifts with weekend/holiday coverage; comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Current New Jersey PA license.
• DEA registration.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• ATLS certification preferred, acceptable to obtain after hire.
• Prior trauma, emergency medicine, surgery, or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all patients admitted to the Trauma Service.
• Perform initial and follow-up evaluations.
• Complete history and physical examinations.
• Perform daily trauma rounds on ICU and floor patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the attending surgeon.
• Monitor clinical progress and promptly communicate significant changes to the attending surgeon.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care.
• Evaluate trauma consultations.
• Respond to Trauma Alert/Activation patients according to hospital protocol.
• Perform secondary surveys and tertiary examinations.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and consultations.
• Assist in trauma resuscitations.
• First assist during trauma and emergency general surgery procedures when requested.
• Assist with perioperative patient management.
• Participate in postoperative care.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner, including admission H&Ps, trauma consult notes, daily progress notes, procedure notes, discharge summaries, medication reconciliation, discharge instructions, trauma clinic documentation, CMS/compliance notes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, communicate with consulting services, coordinate rehabilitation placement and discharge planning, provide patient education, arrange outpatient follow-up.
• Participate in Trauma PI activities, conferences, registry documentation, and trauma education initiatives.
• Works closely with Acute Care Surgery, Surgical ICU, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Anesthesia, Nursing, Case Management, PT/OT, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Radiology

Skills

Current NCCPA certification

DEA registration

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

ATLS preferred

Prior trauma/ER/surgery experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Physician Assistant - FT Night Surgery JCMC

Req #: 0000259612

Category: Physician Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: Surgical APPs - JCMC

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

Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

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.

Position Summary

The Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) is an advanced practice provider responsible for the comprehensive management of trauma patients admitted to the Trauma Service.

The PA works collaboratively with the Trauma Attending of the Week, Trauma Medical Director, consulting services, residents, nursing, and ancillary staff to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with American College of Surgeons standards and RWJBarnabas Health policies

Essential Responsibilities

Trauma Service

• Manage all patients admitted to the Trauma Service
• Perform initial and follow-up evaluations
• Complete history and physical examinations
• Perform daily trauma rounds on ICU and floor patients
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the attending surgeon
• Monitor clinical progress and promptly communicate significant changes to the attending surgeon
• Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care

Emergency Department

• Evaluate trauma consultations
• Respond to Trauma Alert/Activation patients according to hospital protocol
• Perform secondary surveys and tertiary examinations
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and consultations
• Assist in trauma resuscitations

Procedures

• Perform procedures within credentialing and privileges, including:
  • Laceration repair
  • Chest tube placement and management
  • Central venous catheter insertion
  • Arterial line placement
  • FAST examination
  • Wound exploration and bedside debridement
  • Removal of drains, chest tubes, and staples
  • Incision and drainage procedures

Operating Room

• First assist during trauma and emergency general surgery procedures when requested
• Assist with perioperative patient management
• Participate in postoperative care

Documentation

• Complete documentation in a timely manner, including:
  • Admission H&Ps
  • Trauma consult notes
  • Daily progress notes
  • Procedure notes
  • Transfer notes
  • Discharge summaries
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Discharge instructions
  • Trauma clinic documentation
  • Billing documentation compliant with CMS and institutional policies

Care Coordination

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds
• Communicate with consulting services
• Coordinate rehabilitation placement and discharge planning
• Provide patient and family education
• Arrange outpatient follow-up

Quality Improvement

• Participate in Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) activities
• Attend trauma multidisciplinary conferences and M&M conferences
• Support trauma registry documentation as needed
• Participate in trauma education initiatives

Collaboration

• Works closely with:
• Acute Care Surgery
• Surgical ICU
• Emergency Medicine
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Anesthesia
• Nursing
• Case Management
• Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Pharmacy
• Radiology

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current NCCPA certification
• Current New Jersey PA license
• DEA registration
• BLS and ACLS certification
• ATLS certification preferred, acceptable to obtain after hire
• Prior trauma, emergency medicine, surgery, or critical care experience preferred

Schedule

• Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
• Weekend and holiday coverage
• Coverage may include:
  • Emergency Department trauma evaluations
  • Trauma inpatient service
  • Operating Room
  • Reporting Relationship

The Trauma Surgery PA reports to APP leadership and works under the supervision of the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery attending physicians in accordance with New Jersey law and RWJBarnabas Health policies.

Benefits and Perks

• 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!

Choosing RWJBarnabasHealth!

RWJBarnabasHealth is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer