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

MyStethi, LLC; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physician Assistant will deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department or Inpatient setting, with emphasis on early detection, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

Essential functions include taking patient histories, performing exams, ordering tests, initiating treatment plans, and coordinating care with the health team. Must have Board-certified PA, NJ licensure, and BLS/ACLS; willing to work varied shifts and holidays.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies required.
• PA certification required.
• NJ State Board licensure/physician assistant licensure required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• NJ CDS and DEA licensure required.
• Active professional organization membership preferred.
• Flexibility to work extended hours including weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and initiate treatment plans.
• Coordinate patient care with health care team members.
• Instruct patients and families on health concerns and follow-up care.
• Document care thoroughly and manage patient flow in ED or inpatient units.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department Name: ER Physician - HAM

Req #: 0000244947

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $59,000.00 - $94,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

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, i,e, 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 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