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Job Description
Job Description
Immediate need for a certified Physician Assistant to join a well established Emergency group. Lets Discuss
Location: Bergen County, New Jersey
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation:
Starting at $130,000 annually
Schedule: 12-hour shifts
Commute: Approximately 10 minutes from New York City
Position Overview
A well-established hospital system in Bergen County, New Jersey is seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Physician Assistant to join its busy Emergency Department.
This is an opportunity to work in a modern emergency care environment alongside experienced physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary clinical teams. The department treats a high annual patient volume and provides care across both the main Emergency Department and a dedicated Fast Track area .
The successful candidate should be comfortable managing a broad range of emergency presentations and working efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Practice Environment
The Emergency Department features:
* Approximately 40 treatment rooms.
* High annual patient volume.
* Dedicated Fast Track services.
* Advanced CT and ultrasound capabilities.
* Modern airway and emergency equipment.
* Integrated electronic medical record system.
* Around-the-clock access to interventional cardiac services.
* Neurology and neurosurgical support.
* Pediatric hospitalist coverage.
* Critical care/intensivist support.
* Close collaboration with attending emergency physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Clinical Responsibilities
Main Emergency Department
The PA will evaluate and treat patients presenting with a variety of moderate- to high-acuity medical and traumatic conditions.
Responsibilities include:
* Performing focused and comprehensive patient assessments.
* Developing differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
* Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies.
* Managing acute medical and trauma-related presentations.
* Working closely with supervising/attending physicians on complex cases.
* Participating in emergency resuscitation and stabilization.
* Providing appropriate consultations and coordinating patient care.
* Documenting assessments, treatment, and disposition accurately.
* Supporting safe transitions, admissions, and discharges.
Fast Track
The PA will independently manage a high volume of lower-acuity emergency and urgent-care presentations.
Common cases may include:
* Minor orthopedic injuries.
* Sprains and strains.
* Simple lacerations.
* Minor infections.
* Rashes and uncomplicated dermatologic conditions.
* Other routine urgent-care complaints.
Responsibilities include:
* Efficient patient evaluation and diagnosis.
* Treatment and minor procedures within scope of practice.
* Appropriate ordering and review of diagnostic testing.
* Patient education and discharge instructions.
* Timely disposition and follow-up planning.
* Collaboration with nursing and ancillary staff to maintain efficient patient flow.
Schedule
The department operates around the clock with 12-hour shifts , including:
* 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
* 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
* 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
Typical scheduling expectations include:
* Approximately 2 overnight shifts per 6-week scheduling block, with occasional additional overnight coverage.
* Approximately 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block.
* Approximately 2 on-call days per 6-week block.
Required Qualifications
* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
* Master's-level Physician Assistant education.
* Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department experience .
* Current and unrestricted New Jersey Physician Assistant license.
* Current NCCPA certification.
* Active DEA registration.
* New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances registration.
* Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Who can apply
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