Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Join an award-winning team of dedicated clinicians who are committed to providing world-class patient care! Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is seeking an experienced physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our emergency department team on a part-time basis. This role offers flexibility, strong physician collaboration, and the opportunity to practice in a busy, community-focused emergency department within a highly respected health system.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform medical screening exams, patient evaluations, and documentation in the ED
• Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and injuries across varying acuity levels
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and EKGs
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians
• Perform procedures appropriate to APC scope of practice (e.g., suturing, splinting, abscess I&D)
• Provide patient education, discharge instructions, and follow-up planning
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, evidence-based guidelines, and regulatory standards
• Participate in multidisciplinary communication to ensure safe, efficient patient care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program
• Current New Jersey license in good standing
• National board certification (NCCPA or AANP/ANCC)
• BLS and ACLS required (PALS preferred or required upon hire)
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of EM experience as an APC
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

About the Emergency Department

Part of the Virtua Health system and Lourdes Health System campus. Collaborative, physician-led care model. Access to on-site specialty services and advanced diagnostic resources. Commitment to quality, safety, and patient experience.

32 ED beds; Epic EMR; Admission rate: 18-20%.

Competitive Compensation, with an estimated base salary of $90 to $90 hourly.

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