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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k)

PTO

Disability insurance

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Physician Assistant for Emergency Medicine Associates in Toms River, NJ. The role involves delivering primary care in the ED or inpatient setting, with focus on rapid assessment, treatment, and coordinating care across the health care team.

The PA will perform exams, order tests, manage patient flow, and participate in risk management and CME requirements, with per diem scheduling and day shifts.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Physician Assistant Certification.
• NJ Licensure required by Board of Medical Examiners.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient history.
• Perform physical exams and screen patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Develop and initiate treatment plans.

Skills

Emergency medicine knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

PA Certification

Job description

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

Req #: 0000260351

Category: Physician Assistant

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department: ER Physician - CMC

Pay Range: $57.69 - $93.41 per hour

Location:

99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

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, 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

Additional Information

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer