Category: Physician Assistant
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Blackwood Practice-SBPA Offset
Salary: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Location: Ambulatory Care Center, 200 SO ORANGE AVE, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
Job Title:Physician Assistant
Location:Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department Name:Blackwood Practice-SBPA Offset
Req #:0000203725
Status:Salaried
Shift:Day
Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00, Annual
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work,
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 an independent health care provider who coordinates inpatient/outpatient care through collaboration with the Physician. The PA provides care in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/Physician Assistant Advisory Committee. Open to new grad PA's.
Required:
Physician Assistant Certification,
Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory
Basic Life Support (BLS);
Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
CDS and DEA.
Preferred:
OR Experience
Fluency in Spanish, and other languages is a plus
Scheduling Requirements:
Full time
40 hours
Monday -Friday (8:30-5:00)
Essential Functions:
The Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting the Physician in the office, taking H&Ps, administering medications, performing physical exams, and participating in flow of patients thru the practice.
The PA will assist the physicians with various procedures/surgeries and assist with coordinating the case of the patient.
Demonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routine.
Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a woman s health environment.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively. Organizes daily schedule and demonstrates time management.
Effectively prioritizes work assignments and demonstrates effective communication skills
Implements the policies and procedures of the practice. Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools.
Manages time to meet the needs of the Lab. Possesses good working knowledge of scheduling and procedure prioritization to minimize delays and ensure completion of daily work schedule
Performs other duties as assigned by the Physician.
Recognizes areas for improvement in divisional policies or patient care; initiates change; educate all involved in change
Regularly communicates with nursing leadership and staff concerning patient care issues
Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing.
Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary.
Calculating breast cancer risk scores
First assist in the OR
Contacting patients with test results and ordering follow up imaging as needed
Updating RXS for patients when expired
Ordering imaging
Ordering pre-op testing on occasion
Coordinating patient care with other specialties
Scheduling EOD work ups and other follow up diagnostic testing if patients cannot get scheduled in a timely manner
Sending outside slides to our lab for slide reviews
Requesting slides
Biopsy spreadsheet
Tracking neo-adjuvant patients
Scheduling patients
Filling out genetic testing kits, checking the myriad portal, doing all follow up paperwork as required by insurance
Contacting patients with results
Oncotypes
Post-op calls including on weekends
Drain checks and removal
Handling post-op complications
Tumor board write-ups, attendance and evaluations
Attend quarterly breast conference meetings
Certified letters
Follow up with radiologists on certain imaging results
H&Ps for OR
Conduct office visits with patients typically 3 days/week
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