Physician Assistant (Newark Beth Israel In Patient)

Tcvcg; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plans

Vision plan

401k

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Care Group is seeking a Physician Assistant (In Patient) in Newark, NJ. The role supports physicians in delivering high-quality patient care in a hospital setting, with on-call weekends after training.

Candidate should have at least two years of PA hospital experience, NCCPA certification, NJ license, and BLS/ACLS. A vascular surgery background is a plus and the position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of PA hospital experience required.
• Vascular surgery experience a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Admit hospitalized patients per MD discussion.
• Provide pre/post-operative care per protocols.
• Daily rounds and document progress notes.
• Intra/post-operative support to physicians.
• Interview, exam, and document patient records.
• Consult patients on wards and in the ED.
• Perform venipuncture, EKGs, A-line insertions, catheterizations.
• Educate patients and families.
• Handle on-call weekend schedule after training.

Skills

PA experience

Hospital setting

Vascular surgery

Under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

NJ State license

BLS/ACLS

Job description

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Physician Assistant (In Patient)

Full Time Professional Newark, NJ, US

Salary Range: $135,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Background:

Established in 1963, The Cardiovascular Care Group provides complete care for patients with vascular disease. With New Jersey offices in Essex, Passaic, Union, Morris, Monmouth, and Mercer counties, the Group is able to deliver care in both office-based and hospital settings.

Job Summary:

The PA will support the physicians of The Cardiovascular Care Group, ensuring a high level of patient care and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities will include:

• Admit any patient requiring hospitalization, as per discussion with MD.
• Deliver pre-operative and post-operative care to patients within the context of mutually agreed upon practice protocols.
• Make daily rounds on hospitalized patients and document in the patient record. Record progress notes, determine and implement therapeutic plans jointly, with the supervising physician, compile and record pertinent narrative case summaries.
• Provide intra-operative and post-operative support to physician.
• Interview and examine patients and document in the patient record.
• Consult patients on the wards and in the emergency room.
• Place percutaneous central venous catheters and/or change over a guide wire (subclavian/internal jugular and femoral)
• Perform venipuncture, EKGs, A-line insertions, foley catheter insertions, wound debridements and incision and drainage.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Answer phone calls from hospital staff and physicians pertaining to care of the patients.
• Return phone calls to family members of patients at the request of physician
• Participate in quality assurance and patient satisfaction programs
• On-call rotational weekend schedule upon completion of training

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum two years of experience as PA in hospital setting required. Vascular surgery experience a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and to handle shifting priorities
• Deliver care in a professional and reliable manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and the NJ State Board on the Regulation of Physician Assistants.
• BLS/ACLS certification
• Medical (100% paid by the group for Employee Only coverage with the Cigna Bronze plan).
• Dental – three plans to choose from Delta Dental and Cigna.
• Vision – two plans to choose from Delta VSP.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit and Parking) through Upswing.
• Life Insurance – $25,000 Paid by the group with the option to enroll in additional Voluntary Life Insurance coverage.
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability through New York Life with the option to enroll in additional voluntary coverage.
• Ancillary optional benefits – Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity through New York Life.
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Jury Duty – 1 day of full pay.
• Employee Assistance Programs through RWJBH and Cigna.
• 401k Employer Contributions – upon eligibility, group contributes 3%
• Working Advantage and Life Mart Employee Discounts.
• Holiday Party, Employee Appreciation Days, Ice Cream Socials, various Fundraisers and Contests (receive prizes!) – Lots of employee engagement.