Neurosurgery - Advance Practice Provider Lead

Summary of Job Function

The Lead Neurosurgical Physician Assistant (PA) functions within prescribed guidelines, as care provider in collaboration with the Department of Neurosurgery physicians and staff to provide care for Neurosurgical patients. Care is provided to patients in collaboration with departmental staff, neurosurgical residents and involvement of medical and physician assistant students. The Lead PA serves as a resource for all clinical teams and members of the interdisciplinary team regarding patient and disease management, including Faculty Practice Manager.

The Lead PA supervises, educates, and mentors Department of Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Providers. Duties include covering RWJMS faculty sites by providing patient care. The Lead PA also provides coverage for all types of leave for APP teams and may include managing the on-call schedules for aligned hospitals. The Lead PA acts as a clinical resource to troubleshoot events or issues as well as provides triaging of new patients as needed. Monitors efficiency and effectiveness of APP workflows and clinical documentation. The Lead Neurosurgical Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting RWJMS faculty by taking H&Ps, performing physical exams and procedures, and participating in flow of patient thru practice. The Lead PA goals and objective are to assist multi-disciplinary team with care coordination and throughput.

Job Qualifications / Education / Training / Certification / Licensure

• Licensed Registered PA in the State of NJ. Certified PA in the State of N.J. Successful completion of all Orientation Programs and BCLS certified.
• If Nurse practitioner, must be able to see and treat all ages of patients and have RNFA at time of application.

Job Specific Requirements

Additional Information :

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

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer