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

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department Name: ER Physician - Trinitas

Req #: 0000249926

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

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,e, 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

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.

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