Trauma ER PA - Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Advocate Healthcare; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k and IRA plans

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Advocate Healthcare in Elizabeth, NJ seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant for its fast-paced emergency department. The role emphasizes trauma care, rapid assessment, and collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and specialists to deliver immediate, high‑quality care to patients in critical condition.

You will join a multidisciplinary team in a state‑of‑the‑art hospital, providing stabilization, resuscitation support, and patient education while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• NJ license as a Physician Assistant.
• NCCPA certification.
• Minimum 2 years of emergency/trauma experience.
• Proficient trauma assessment and emergency procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to trauma alerts and assess patients upon arrival.
• Stabilize critically injured patients and implement immediate care protocols.
• Assist in resuscitation and life‑saving interventions with the trauma team.
• Perform physical exams and interpret diagnostic results for treatment plans.
• Administer medications per physician guidelines in emergency care.
• Assist with invasive procedures such as intubation and chest tube insertions.
• Educate patients and families on trauma care and recovery processes.
• Facilitate timely transfer to appropriate units or facilities.
• Monitor pain and provide comfort measures as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care.

Skills

Trauma assessment

Emergency procedures

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Accredited Physician Assistant program

NJ PA license

NCCPA certification

Job description

Advocate Healthcare in Elizabeth, NJ seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant for its fast-paced emergency department. The role emphasizes trauma care, rapid assessment, and collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and specialists to deliver immediate, high‑quality care to patients in critical condition.

You will join a multidisciplinary team in a state‑of‑the‑art hospital, providing stabilization, resuscitation support, and patient education while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and delivering