Physician Assistant (FT) Nights - OBS Physician - New Brunswick, NJ

Physician Assistant (FT) Nights - OBS Physician - New Brunswick, NJReq # : 0000173983

Category : Physician Assistant

Status : Full-Time

Shift : Night

Department : OBS Physician-New Brunswick

Pay Range : $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Location :

1 Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title : Physician Assistant

Location : Observation Associates

Department : OBS Physician-New Brunswick

Req# : 0000173983

Status : Full-Time

Shift : Night

Pay Range : $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annual

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 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

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 Emergency 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 :

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

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

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RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer