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

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

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Category: Physician Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department: ER Physician - Trinitas

Pay Range: $107,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Location: 225 Williamson St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

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 Overview

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

• 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

• Work clinical shifts
• Membership to the medical staff and/or allied health staff
• Maintain appropriate certifications, licenses, and hospital privileges
• Obtain and record patient history and perform physical examinations
• Responsible for completing a medical screening exam
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic studies
• Order diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate
• Establish diagnostic decision-making and initiate a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, additional therapeutic modalities, etc.
• Coordinate patient care with other members of the health care team
• Initiate consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding mental and physical health; refer patients to appropriate specialists/resources
• Adequately manage patient flow in the ED/HM/ICU
• Perform other procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of your supervising or collaborating physician
• Actively participate in department staff meetings and risk management education
• Complete thorough and timely chart completion
• Complete required courses, e.g., HIPAA, EMTALA, and other CME CEU requirements
• Be able to 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
• Maintain 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 willingness 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 to accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer