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

RWJBarnabas Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Emergency Medicine Associates in Hamilton Township, NJ seeks a Physician Assistant for per diem day shifts to deliver primary care in the ED and inpatient settings. Focus on early detection, treatment, and preventive care.

The PA will obtain histories, perform exams, order tests, coordinate care, counsel patients, and complete thorough charting. Requires NJ PA licensure, PA certification, BLS/ACLS, and CDS/DEA where applicable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for PA licensure in NJ.
• Active PA certification and state licensure required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• CDS and DEA licensure in NJ required.
• Professional organization membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient history.
• Performs physical and medical screening examinations.
• Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies.
• Orders diagnostic tests and therapies as appropriate.
• Establishes treatment plans and initiates medications as needed.
• Coordinates patient care with the health care team.
• Initiates consultations to other providers as needed.
• Counsels patients regarding health and referrals.
• Completes charting in a timely manner.
• Manages patient flow in ED or inpatient unit.
• Performs procedures as allowed by state law and supervision.
• Participates in staff meetings and risk management education.

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Physician Assistant Certification

Registration & Licensure NJ State Board

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification

New Jersey CDS and DEA Licensure

Professional organization membership preferred

Job description

Req #: 0000256373

Category: Physician Assistant

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department: ER Physician - HAM

Pay Range: $125000.00 - $195000.00 per hour

Location: 1 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton Township, NJ 08690

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 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 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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer