What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant (FT) Days - ER Physician - Hamilton, NJ position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Req #: 0000254064
Category: Physician Assistant
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates
Department: ER Physician - HAM
Pay Range: $107,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Location:
1 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton Township, NJ 08690
Job Title: Physician Assistant
Location: Emergency Medicine Associates
Department Name: ER Physician - HAM
Req #: 0000254064
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.
Job Summary
The Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Physician Assistant will deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department or Inpatient 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
Performs physical and medical screening examinations
Completes 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 requests 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
Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner
Adequately manages patient flow in the Emergency Department or inpatient unit
Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician
Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards
Actively participates in Department staff meetings and risk management education
Completes required courses, i,e, HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME /CEU requirements
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
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
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
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Category: Physician Assistant
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates
Department: ER Physician - HAM
Pay Range: $107,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Location:
1 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton Township, NJ 08690
Job Title: Physician Assistant
Location: Emergency Medicine Associates
Department Name: ER Physician - HAM
Req #: 0000254064
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.
Job Summary
The Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Physician Assistant will deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department or Inpatient 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
Performs physical and medical screening examinations
Completes 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 requests 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
Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner
Adequately manages patient flow in the Emergency Department or inpatient unit
Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician
Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards
Actively participates in Department staff meetings and risk management education
Completes required courses, i,e, HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME /CEU requirements
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
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
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
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!
Salary : $107,000 - $170,000