Trauma & Emergency Medicine PA

Open Doors Healthcare Center; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Open Doors Healthcare Center in Paterson, New Jersey, is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our surgical emergency team. You will provide immediate medical support in the Surgical Center, respond to trauma alerts, stabilize patients, and assist with resuscitation and procedures under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and allied staff to deliver rapid, high-quality trauma care and patient-centered recovery plans, with a Monday–Friday 5:00

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active state licensure as a Physician Assistant in New Jersey.
• Certification by the NCCPA.
• Proficient clinical skills with trauma medicine assessment and treatment protocols.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to trauma alerts, assessing patients on arrival.
• Stabilize patients and implement immediate care protocols.
• Assist in resuscitation and life-saving interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with trauma team for cross-department coordination.
• Perform thorough physical exams and interpret diagnostics for treatment plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Assist with invasive procedures while ensuring patient safety.
• Educate patients and families about trauma care and discharge plans.
• Manage patient transfers with proper documentation.
• Monitor and address patients' pain and discomfort.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols in trauma care.

Skills

Trauma medicine

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field and accredited PA program

Active NJ PA license

NCCPA certification

Job description

Open Doors Healthcare Center in Paterson, New Jersey, is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our surgical emergency team. You will provide immediate medical support in the Surgical Center, respond to trauma alerts, stabilize patients, and assist with resuscitation and procedures under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and allied staff to deliver rapid, high-quality trauma care and patient-centered recovery plans, with a Monday–Friday 5:00