Physician Assistant (FT) Days - Float Hospitalist - Elizabeth, NJ

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department Name: Hospitalist - TRI

Req #: 0000220797

Status: Salaried

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $107,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

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.

The Go Team PA/NP is prepared to deliver primary health care, including but not limited to: recognition and management of common illnesses and injuries in the Emergency Department and inpatient setting HM, ICU, some of which may be determined by protocol; provision of care across the health care continuum with emphasis on the early detection and treatment of disease, as well as prevention,

Essential Non-Clinical Functions of Job

APP must be flexible and have the ability to travel to various RWJBarnabas locations on a regular basis based on staffing needs,

APP must be able to work proficiently in HM, EM, and ICU

Essential Clinical Functions of Job

Work clinical shifts

Membership to the medical staff and/or allied health staff

Maintains appropriate certifications, licenses, and hospital privileges

Obtains and records patient history and performs physical examinations

Responsible for completing a medical screening exam

Perform 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 request 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

Adequately manages patient flow in the ED/HM/ICU

Performing other procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of your supervising or collaborating physician

Active participation in department staff meetings and risk management education

Thorough and timely chart completion

Completes required courses, i,

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HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME CEU requirements

Must be able work extended hours including weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Medical knowledge, broad based understanding of clinical emergency and hospital medicine

Strong communication skills, written and verbal

Maintains good working relationships with ED/HM/ICU team and hospital medical staff

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Works within legal, regulatory and ethical practice standards

Flexibility with scheduling and willing to help out with urgent scheduling needs

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Must have a minimum of 5 years relevant EM, HM, and/or ICU experience, ideally candidate will be proficient in all,

Master s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

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

New Jersey CDS and DEA Licensure

Active membership in a professional organization preferred

Ability and willingness accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays

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)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer