Physician Assistant, Per-Diem

Physician Assistant, Per-DiemReq # : 0000108914

Category : Physician Assistant

Status : Per Diem

Shift : Day

Department : OBS Physician-New Brunswick

Pay Range : $57.69 - $81.73 per hour

Location :

95 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

Job Title : Physician Assistant

Location : Observation Associates

Department : OBS Physician-New Brunswick

Req# : 0000108914

Status : Per Diem

Shift : Day

Pay Range : $57.69 - $81.73 per hour

Pay Transparency :

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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 Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or 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

Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies

Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner

Performs physical and medical screening examinations

Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards

Adequately manages patient flow in the Emergency Department

Completes required courses, i.e. HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME / CEU requirements

Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate

Actively participates in Emergency Department staff meetings and risk management education

Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients to appropriate specialists / resources

Establishes diagnostic decision-making and initiates a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, and additional therapeutic modalities, etc.

Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician

Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team. Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management.

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements :

Physician Assistant Certification

Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners / Physician Assistant Advisory required

OR

Master’s degree in Nursing

NP Certification

Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA.

Prior work experience as a professional nurse.

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certifications, PALS (if required)

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer