Job Title: Physician Assistant
Location: Emergency Medicine Associates
Department Name: ER Physician - Trinitas
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
