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RWJBarnabas Health lists this Physician Assistant (FT) Nights - ER Physician - Belleville, NJ opportunity in belleville, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physician Assistant (FT) Nights - ER Physician - Belleville, NJ
Job Title: Physician Assistant
Location: Emergency Medicine Associates
Department Name: ER Physician - CMMC
Req #:
Status: Salaried
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Job Summary
The Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Physician Assistant will deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department setting to include, but not limited to, the recognition and management of common illnesses and injuries, and the provisioning of care across the health care continuum with emphasis on early detection, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
Essential Functions
Obtains and records patient history
Performs physical and medical screening examinations
Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies
Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate
Establishes diagnostic decision‑making and initiates a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, additional therapeutic modalities, etc.
Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team
Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management
Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients to appropriate specialists/resources
Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner
Adequately manages patient flow in the Emergency Department or inpatient unit
Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician
Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards
Actively participates in Department staff meetings and risk management education
Completes required courses, i.e., HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME /CEU requirements
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
Physician Assistant Certification
Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners / Physician Assistant Advisory required
Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Certifications
New Jersey CDS and DEA Licensure
Active membership in a professional organization preferred
Ability and willingness to accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays
Knowledge and Skills
Medical and broad based clinical emergency medicine knowledge
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to effectively and successfully work with all emergency department and hospital employees
Benefits
We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:
Medical/Dental/Vision plans
401(k)
PTO
Short & Long Term Disability
Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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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Worksite address
belleville, NJ, 07109, US
Who can apply
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