Physician Assistant (PT) Days - ER Physician - Hamilton, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is looking for a Physician Assistant for the Emergency Department in Hamilton, NJ. This role includes delivering primary health care, managing patient histories, and collaborating with healthcare teams effectively.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, be licensed in New Jersey, and possess essential certifications like BLS and ACLS. This position offers a pay range of $59,000 to $94,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners required.
• Active membership in a professional organization preferred.
• Ability and willingness to accommodate scheduling needs including working weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Delivers primary health care in the Emergency Department.
• Obtains and records patient history and performs medical screenings.
• Coordinates patient care with other health care team members.

Skills

Medical and broad based clinical emergency medicine knowledge

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Physician Assistant Certification

New Jersey CDS and DEA Licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certifications

Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certifications

Job description

Physician Assistant (PT) Days - ER Physician - Hamilton, NJ

Job ID: 1139816

Location

Emergency Medicine Associates

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Profession: Physician Assistant

Pay

Pay Range: $59,000.00 - $94,000.00 per year
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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, e.g., 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 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