Physician Assistant Req #: 0000206304
Category: Physician Assistant
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Rutgers University Medical Grp
Department: Pediatric Orthopedic Associate
Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Location: 645 NJ-18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: Pediatric Orthopedic Associate

Req #: 0000206304

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 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 Overview:

The Physician Assistant is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physician.

The PA provides primary health care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients.

In addition, the PA is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments.

Qualifications:

Required:

Physician Assistant CertificationRegistration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory requiredBasic Life Support BLS and Advanced Life Support ACLS CertificationsAbility and willingness accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidaysMedical and broad based clinical Pediatric Orthopedic knowledgeStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent time management skills

Preferred:

EPIC experience a plusActive membership in a professional organizationBilingual SpanishPediatric Orthopedic experience is a plus

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Physician Assistant CertificationRegistration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory requiredBasic Life Support BLS and Advanced Life Support ACLS Certifications

Scheduling Requirements:

Full Time DayMonday-Thursday 8a-5pFriday 7a-3pm8 hour shifts

Essential Functions:

Assists physician by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes ordersAssists with various counseling and education functionsBilling for patient services based on CMS and NJ State Board RegulationsDemonstrates satisfactory knowledge and judgment to provide appropriate care for patientsDevelops plan of care for patients in coordination with multidisciplinary team and completes appropriate reports to physicians and familyDocuments and maintains patient records of services provided according to facility and nursing standardsEstablishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providersExamines patients to determine presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, medical history, ascertains nature and extent of illness and prescribes treatments as indicatedInterviews, instructs and advises patients regarding health and illness preventionInstructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructionsIssues prescriptions to patients based on Federal & State RegulationsOrders and reviews appropriate laboratory and diagnostic proceduresReviews all lab data and documentsParticipates in the development of protocolsPerforms and obtains a completed medical history and physical data on patients with appropriate documentation and findingsPerforms independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situationsProvides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visitsResponsible for coordinating nursing and training programs on compliant for policies such as HIPPA, OSHA, Code of ConductResponsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practiceReviews and audits charts routinelySutures wounds, incise and drains wounds, repairs lacerationsWorks in collaboration with a physician to diagnose conditions as necessaryOther duties as assigned

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary 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