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

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for Night shift in Emergency Medicine Associates, reporting to ER Physician SBMC. The role delivers primary health care in the ED or inpatient setting, focusing on early detection, treatment and prevention of diseases.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Physician Assistant Studies, PA certification, NJ licensure, and BLS/ALS. Willingness to work extended hours, including overnights, weekends and holidays, is essential, along with strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Clinical emergency medicine knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department Name: ER Physician SBMC

Req #: 0000262242

Status: Salaried

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $107,000.00 - $170,000.00 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