Physician Assistant (PA)

CarePoint Health Management Associates; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Job summary

CarePoint Health Management Associates in Secaucus, NJ, is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, PA certification, and substantial experience in a clinical setting.

This role involves assessing and diagnosing patients, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining accurate medical records. Offers include competitive pay, health insurance, PTO, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4 years of health care experience prior to applying to PA program.
• 1 year of experience as PA, preferably in clinic setting.
• Current CPR certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care services including assessing, diagnosing, treating patients.
• Monitor therapies and ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct physical exams, prescribe medications and treat illnesses.

Skills

Patient assessment techniques

Collaboration with physicians

Knowledge of pharmacology

Decision making within PA scope

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Completion of accredited physician assistant program

National certification from the National Commission on Certification of PAs

State PA license

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide critical care services including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients.
• Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care involving employer and its related entities.
• Complete and maintain medical records that are adequate, accurate and complete.
• Conducts physical exams, assess health status, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and treat illnesses including giving injections and suturing wounds. Consult with physicians as needed and refer to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.
• Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
• Counsels patient/family on preventive health care.
• Documents patient information and care in medical record and may maintain department statistical database for research purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This practice is primarily Orthopedic Spine, Pain management and Neurosurgery.

Two locations: Secaucus and Clifton, NJ

Schedule: Monday through Friday 10-6pm

What We're Looking For

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited physician assistant program.
• Four years of health care experience prior to applying to PA program, plus one year of experience as PA, preferably in clinic setting.
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of PAs. To maintain their national certification, PAs must log 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and sit for a recertification every six years.
• State PA license also required.
• Current CPR certificate required.
• Knowledge of medical model and roles of physicians and physician assistants. Familiar with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, and physical diagnosis.
• Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.
• Knowledge of diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans.
• Knowledge of documentation in medical records in confidential manner.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
• Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
• Skill in developing/revising patient care plan based on patient status.
• Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of PA practice.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians on complicated cases.
• Ability to educate patients, families, and staff in user-friendly manner.
• Ability to demonstrate eye–hand coordination, full range of motion, and manual dexterity.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications: When determining the compensation, several factors may be considered including, years of relevant experience, credentials, union contracts, education, and internal equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K, Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuing education
• Employee wellness programs and resources

Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date, during the influenza season, if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical exemption.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.