Physician Assistant (PT) Nights - ICU Physician - Jersey City, NJ

Req # : 0000212058

Category : Physician Assistant

Status : Part-Time

Shift : Night

Department : ICU Physician - JCMC

Pay Range : $59,000.00 - $94,000.00 per year

Location :

355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Job Title : Physician Assistant

Location : Observation Associates

Department Name : ICU Physician - JCMC

Req # : 0000212058

Status : Salaried

Shift : Night

Pay Range : $59,000.00 - $94,000.00 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 Summary

The Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Physician Assistant will deliver health care in the critical care settings to include, but not limited to, the recognition and management of common, critical 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 ICU,

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, ie,

HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME / CEU requirements, other duties as assigned, including but not limited to academic lectures and / or quality improvement projects,

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 accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Knowledge And Skills

Medical and broad based clinical critical care knowledge, strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent time management skills, and ability to effectively and successfully work with all ICU and hospital employees

Additional Information

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer