Job Requirements:

PA degree required

Current licensure maintained

Two years of experience in a physician office or hospital, preferred

Ability to make independent decisions about patient care

Experience assisting physicians in surgery, preferred

Experience diagnosing and treating patients, preferred

Working knowledge of managed care basics, and experience working with a managed care and Medicare population

Knowledge of practice management and word processing software

Office Responsibilities

Reviews lab results, x-rays, and MRI/CT results prior to entering patient exam room

Takes patient history, and records the information in the patient's chart

Confers with physicians about new patient findings and potential diagnosis and treatment before they see each patient

Obtains needed equipment for exam room procedure

Administers therapeutic injections and performs minor procedures as needed

Reviews pre-operative instructions and explains the surgical process to patients who are about to have surgery

Provides diagnosis and treatment services to established patients and postoperative patients

Develops own practice and coordinates appointment scheduling templates with the Receptionist

Prescribes medications, treatments, and immunizations in accordance with physician protocols

Formulates and updates patient care plans; consults with physicians as needed

Orders pre-operative tests, CT scans, and MRIs

Performs patient education duties; shows surgical videos, hands out brochures, and directs patients to specific Internet sites for more information.

Oversees Medical Assistant's preparation of exam rooms, including re-stocking of treatment areas

Acts as backup and puts patients in rooms

Hospital Responsibilities

Sees consultations as directed by physician.

Makes rounds on behalf of physicians

Assists surgeon in the operating room

Adheres to chart documentation requirements as outlined by hospital guidelines

Possible outside clinic and or hospital coverage

Returns patient phone messages at designated times throughout the day;

Triages incoming telephone calls; instructs patient and family regarding treatment instruction, then documents action taken in patient chart

Telephones prescription requests to pharmacy; documents action in patient chart and obtains physician signature of approval

Oversees appointment bookings and ensures emergency situations are scheduled appropriately; maintains timely flow of patients

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

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group is a multispecialty group practice comprised of highly trained and experienced world class primary and specialty care physicians. RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group physicians provide compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. Backed by the vast continuum of resources of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation, our dedicated physicians and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical excellence.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Equal Opportunity Employer