Physician Assistant (PD) Days - ER Physician - Hamilton, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 172,200,000 - 268,632,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department or Inpatient setting. This includes managing common illnesses and injuries, ensuring early detection, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

The successful candidate will have a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and relevant certifications. Strong medical knowledge and communication skills are essential in this vital role.

Qualifications

• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners required.
• Active membership in a professional organization preferred.
• Ability to accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department.
• Obtain and record patient history.
• Perform physical and medical screening examinations.
• Establish diagnostic decision-making and initiate treatment plans.
• Coordinate patient care with other members of the health care team.

Skills

Medical and broad based 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

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certifications

New Jersey CDS and DEA Licensure

Job description

Job Title

• Physician Assistant
• Location: Emergency Medicine Associates
• Department Name: ER Physician - HAM
• Req #: 0000256373
• Status: Hourly
• Shift: Day
• Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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 Board required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) 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 skillsAbility to effectively and successfully work with all emergency department and hospital employees

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer