Physician Assistant, Per-Diem

RWJBarnabas Health; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 79,900 - 112,963; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Emergency Department (per diem, day shift). You will deliver primary care within the ED, perform exams, document findings, and collaborate with physicians and nurses.

The ideal candidate has PA certification and NJ licensure; there is flexibility to accommodate scheduling, including weekdays and holidays. Pay range reflects local market and per diem status.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant Certification
• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient history
• Performs physical and medical screening examinations
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies, or other therapies as appropriate
• Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team
• Establishes diagnostic decision‑making and initiates a treatment plan
• Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under supervising physician
• Adequately manages patient flow in the Emergency Department

Job description

Location: 95 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

Req #: 0000108914

Category: Physician Assistant

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Department: OBS Physician-New Brunswick

Pay Range: $57.69 - $81.73 per hour

Job Title: Physician Assistant

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 selected candidate will depend on several factors, including educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Job Summary

The Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department 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
• Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies
• Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner
• Performs physical and medical screening examinations
• Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards
• Adequately manages patient flow in the Emergency Department
• Completes required courses, i.e., HIPAA, EMTALA, and other CME/CEU requirements
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies, or other therapies as appropriate
• Actively participates in Emergency Department staff meetings and risk management education
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients to appropriate specialists/resources
• Establishes diagnostic decision‑making and initiates a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications and additional therapeutic modalities
• Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician
• Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team; initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Physician Assistant Certification
• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory required

Alternative Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• NP Certification
• Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA
• Prior work experience as a professional nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certifications, PALS (if required)
• Active membership in a professional organization preferred
• Ability and willingness to 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

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer