About this opportunity
RWJBarnabas Health lists this Physician Assistant opportunity in east brunswick township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physician Assistant
Location: Rutgers University Medical Group
Department Name: Pediatric Orthopedic Associate
Req #:
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
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 the 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
PA License and Certification
NCCPA
CDS and DEA
Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory required
BLS and ACLS
Preferred
EPIC experience
Active membership in a professional organization
Bilingual Spanish
Pediatric Orthopedic experience
Certifications and Licenses Required
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
Scheduling Requirements
Full Time Day
Monday-Thursday 8a-5p
Friday 7a-3pm
8 hour shifts
Occasional work out of Neptune location required
Essential Functions
Assists physician by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders
Assists with various counseling and education functions
Billing for patient services based on CMS and NJ State Board Regulations
Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and judgment to provide appropriate care for patients
Develops plan of care for patients in coordination with multidisciplinary team and completes appropriate reports to physicians and family
Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to facility and nursing standards
Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers
Examines patients to determine presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, medical history, ascertains nature and extent of illness and prescribes treatments as indicated
Interviews, instructs and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention
Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions
Issues prescriptions to patients based on Federal & State Regulations
Orders and reviews appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures
Reviews all lab data and documents
Participates in the development of protocols
Performs and obtains a completed medical history and physical data on patients with appropriate documentation and findings
Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations
Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
Responsible for coordinating nursing and training programs on compliant for policies such as HIPPA, OSHA, Code of Conduct
Responsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice
Reviews and audits charts routinely
Sutures wounds, incise and drains wounds, repairs lacerations
Works in collaboration with a physician to diagnose conditions as necessary
Other duties as assigned
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 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)
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RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Who can apply
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