Physician Assistant (PD) Days - ICU Physician - Rahway, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Rahway (NJ); Hybride; USD 80 000 - 127 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to support ICU care in Rahway, NJ. The role emphasizes rapid assessment, diagnostic testing, and collaboration with the critical care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include patient history, physical exams, ordering tests, and developing treatment plans in a fast-paced ICU setting. Evening and weekend coverage may be required with a strong emphasis on team communication and safety.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications; NJ CDS/DEA licensure preferred.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsabilités

• Take patient history and perform physical exams.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and labs as needed.
• Establish treatment plans and manage patient care in ICU.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team and consult other specialists.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and follow-up.

Connaissances

Critical care

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Formation

Master's degree in PA Studies

Description du poste

Physician Assistant (PD) Days - ICU Physician - Rahway, NJ

Job ID: 1139841

Location

Observation Associates

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty: Critical Care

Profession: Physician Assistant

Details

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Observation Associates

Department Name: ICU Physician Rahway

Req #: 0000248993

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 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 Description

Job Summary

The Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Physician Assistant will deliver health care in the critical care settings to include, but not limited to, the recognition and management of common, critical 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 ICU

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, including but not limited to academic lectures and / or quality improvement projects

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 and Advanced Life Support 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 critical care knowledge, strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent time management skills, and ability to effectively and successfully work with all ICU and hospital employees