Physician Assistant (PD) Days - ER Physician - Toms River, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Manchester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k)

PTO

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Physician Assistant to deliver high-quality care in the Emergency Department and inpatient settings. You will assess patients, order tests, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team in New Jersey.

The role requires a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies, PA certification, NJ licensure, and BLS/ACLS, with flexibility for various shifts including days, overnights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for PA practice.
• PA Certification and NJ licensure required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient history.
• Perform physical and medical screenings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Coordinate care with health team and refer to specialists.
• Manage patient flow in ED or inpatient setting.
• Document thoroughly and maintain HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

PA Certification

NJ Licensure/Board Certification

BLS & ACLS Certifications

Job description

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department Name: ER Physician - CMC

Req #: 0000260351

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $57.69 - $93.41 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,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 the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts