We are seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our healthcare team. The Physician Asistant (PA) is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare to individuals across the lifespan. This includes providing general and preventive care, conducting physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting lab tests, and prescribing medications. The PA plays a vital role in all aspects of patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and consultation, while working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care.
Physician Assistant Essential Functions:
- Performing physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
- Administering and performing diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
- Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones.
- Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed.
- Educating and counseling patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care
- Facilitating the patient's transition within and between health care settings, e.g., admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
- Planning and managing patient care according to the patient's needs
- Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPPA, OSHA, etc.
- Actively maintaining knowledge of current medical research and trends
- Attending monthly staff meeting
Physician Assistant Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work.
- Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare workers, and collaborate with team members
- Must be able to think critically, evaluate various options to treat a condition and then identify the one he or she decides will have the best outcome.
- Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced yet friendly environment
- Must be well organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion concerning health service records and information
Education and Experience:
- Board Certified Physician Assistant licensure required
- Must have a current license to practice as a physician assistant in the State of New Jersey
Benefits Available:
- Multiple medical and prescription coverage options
- Dental and vision care plans
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), where applicable
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance
- Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Group auto and homeowners insurance discounts
Schedule:
Mondays: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Tuesdays: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesdays: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Thursdays: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
No Weekend Hours
No On-Call Responsibility
