Physician Assistant (PD) Nights - Hospitalist - New Brunswick, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Physician Assistant to provide primary health care in a dynamic hospital setting. This role emphasizes the recognition and management of common illnesses, ensuring comprehensive patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical knowledge, certifications, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Physician Assistant and state licensure required.
• Knowledge of emergency medicine and strong communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary health care in a Hospitalist setting.
• Coordinate patient care with healthcare team members.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Clinical emergency medicine

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary:

The Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Physician Assistant will deliver primary health care in the Hospitalist 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:

1. Obtains and records patient history
2. Performs physical and medical screening examinations
3. Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies
4. Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate
5. Establishes diagnostic decision-making and initiates a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, additional therapeutic modalities, etc.
6. Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team. Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management.
7. Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients to appropriate specialists/resources.
8. Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner
9. Adequately manages patient flow in the Emergency Department
10. Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician
11. Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards
12. Actively participates in Emergency Department staff meetings and risk management education
13. Completes required courses, i.e. HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME /CEU requirements.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

1. Physician Assistant Certification
2. Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory required
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certifications
4. Active membership in a professional organization preferred
5. Ability and willingness accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Medical and broad based clinical emergency medicine knowledge
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills
3. Excellent time management skills
4. Ability to effectively and successfully work with all emergency department and hospital employees

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer