Physician Assistant (PD) Nights - ICU Physician - Elizabeth, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Physician Assistant to join the ICU - TRMC team in Elizabeth, NJ. The role focuses on high-acuity adult patient management within a multidisciplinary critical care setting and requires collaboration with intensivists, hospitalists, residents, fellows, and other APPs.

Responsibilities include exams, data collection, diagnostic orders, and prescribing interventions, with emphasis on best-practice critical care and patient

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and PA certification required.
• New Jersey PA licensure/registration required; BLS and ACLS certifications expected.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient history.
• Perform physical and medical screening examinations in ICU.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; schedule labs and imaging.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with supervising physicians.
• Coordinate patient care with ICU team and other specialists.
• Provide patient education and discharge planning.
• Ensure timely and accurate charting and documentation.
• Manage ICU patient flow and assist with procedures as allowed by state law.

Skills

ICU experience

Ultrasound

Critical care knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Physician Assistant Certification

Tools

Point-of-care Ultrasound

ENLS certification

FCCS certification

Job description

Physician Assistant (PD) Nights - ICU Physician - Elizabeth, NJ

Req #: 0000261503

Category: Physician Assistant

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Night

Department: ICU Physician - TRMC

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 per hour

Location: 225 Williamson St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Observation Associates

Department Name: ICU Physician - TRMC

Req #: 0000261503

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

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 Summary:

The Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Physician Assistant plays a vital role within the critical care team

The primary responsibility is to manage high-acuity adult patients in a multidisciplinary critical care setting

The ICU team provides comprehensive critical care in collaboration with various consulting specialists

The APP works closely with critical care intensivists, ICU hospitalists, residents, fellows, and other APPs to provide direct patient care in the ICU

APP responsibilities include performing physical exams, collecting and documenting data, performing approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering and scheduling laboratory studies and consultations, and prescribing appropriate interventions and medications

Additionally, the APP may manage ICU consults in collaboration with attending physicians

The APP's role in critical care is to oversee and ensure that patients receive best-practice care

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:

For a Physician Assistant: Must have Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, Physician Assistant Certification is required, Physician Assistant 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,

Must have at least 2 years of ICU experience

Additional Requirements:

Must be Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certified within 90 days of hire

Must be Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) certified within 1 year of hire

Job Scheduling Requirements:

Rotating shifts nights only with willingness to work weekend nights

Willingness to accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Knowledge and Skills:

Recommended high acuity/adult critical care experience

Experience with ultrasound IV and point of care ultrasound is desired

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer