Physician Assistant (FT) Nights - ER Physician - Belleville, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Belleville, NJ, seeks a full-time Physician Assistant for its Emergency Department. This role involves delivering primary health care, performing medical screenings, and coordinating patient care.

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, relevant certifications, and the ability to work flexible hours. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree and certification in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Active New Jersey registration and licensure required.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department.
• Perform physical and medical screenings.
• Coordinate patient care and manage patient flow.

Skills

Medical and clinical emergency medicine knowledge

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Physician Assistant Certification

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Life Support Certification

New Jersey CDS and DEA Licensure

Job description

Physician Assistant (FT) Nights - ER Physician - Belleville, NJ

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department Name: ER Physician - CMMC

Req #: 0000243390

Status: Salaried

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

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 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 to 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

Benefits

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