Lead Physician Assistant (FT) Days - ER Physician - Newark, NJ

Job Title: Physician Assistant Lead

Location: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department Name: ER Physician - NBI

Req #: 0000270759

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 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.

As a pivotal leader within our clinical operations, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Site Director will serve as a cornerstone in enhancing the quality of care, operational efficiency, and professional development at the designated site

This role demands exceptional clinical leadership and mentorship, collaborating closely with APPs and the Medical Director to refine and elevate departmental functions

The APP Site Director will be instrumental in bridging communication between APPs, the physician team, and the corporate office, ensuring that patient satisfaction and productivity metrics are consistently achieved

Essential Functions of the Job:

Tasks:

Monthly EHM Leadership Meeting

Monthly APP Site Director Meetings

Individual Site Department Meetings

Monthly meetings with the ED Director

Monthly communication with APP Regional Director

Responsible APP performance evaluations in conjunction with site director

Staffing, scheduling, and payroll

Administrative Oversight:

Provide robust administrative support, including oversight of scheduling, payroll approvals, and PTO requests

Ensure seamless coordination for Leaves of Absence, Status Changes, and Resignations with Human Resources

Operational Excellence:

Partner with the ED Director on annual APP evaluations and performance-related matters

Drive onboarding processes, conduct exit interviews, and lead recognition projects

Be a part of hospital committees and grow the department within the hospital

Talent Management:

Play a crucial role in hiring, interviewing and ensure timely and effective communication with the recruiting team

Professional Development:

Facilitate ongoing professional development for APPs through mentoring, observation, procedural training, and development and oversight of site-specific onboarding

Educate APPs on appropriate patient documentation

Medical Education:

Support medical education efforts for students and post-graduate fellows, where applicable

Clinical Excellence:

Deliver high-quality primary health care, managing common illnesses and injuries, and providing comprehensive care with an emphasis on early detection and disease prevention

Guidance and Support:

Provide expert guidance on clinical issues, ensuring the highest standard of care and support for Associate Practitioners

Exceptional Communication:

Demonstrate superior communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effective leadership and collaboration

Technical Proficiency:

Skilled in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support various administrative and reporting functions

Responsiveness:

Exhibit outstanding responsiveness and availability to address any emergent needs or concerns

Advanced Clinical Acumen:

Possess extensive clinical experience and expertise

Board Certification:

Maintain appropriate board certification to ensure compliance with professional standards

Travel:

Willingness to travel to RWJBH offices and sites as required

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