Physician Assistant

Position DetailsPosition InformationRecruitment / Posting Title Physician AssistantJob Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Physician AssistantDepartment RWJ-DermatologyOverviewNew Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health.

Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating universitywide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings.

We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway;

and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.Posting SummaryRutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Center for Dermatology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Center, the PA will provide varied dermatological patient care services to patients, in an outpatient setting at World's Fair Drive in Somerset, NJ.

The PA will also participate in the oncall schedule with other providers.Among the key duties of this position are the following : Examines dermatology patients, writes prescriptions, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.

Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as skin biopsies, and other laboratory tests. Interprets test results for deviations from the normal.

Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and managing infection.Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in the provision of continuity of care.

Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

In conjunction with the medical staff, develops and maintains all requirements related to regulatory agencies of the local, state, and federal government.

Performs all billing and administrative responsibilities in a timely manner, as required.Position Status Full TimeHours Per WeekDaily Work Shift DayWork ArrangementThis position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA ExemptGrade 33SPosition SalaryAnnual Minimum Salary 99836.000Annual Mid Range Salary 120566.000Annual Maximum Salary 143707.

000Standard Hours 40.00Union Description HPAE 5094Payroll Designation PeopleSoftBenefitsRutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees.

For details, please go to Seniority UnitTerms of Appointment Staff - 12 monthPosition Pension Eligibility ABPQualificationsMinimum Education and ExperienceGraduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

Certifications / LicensesCertification from the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).New Jersey License from the State Board of Medical Examiners- Physician Advisory Committee.

In the case of a new graduate, they may be considered under the condition that he / she successfully takes and passes the Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and the New Jersey License examination from the State Board of Medical Examiners-Physician Assistant Advisory Committee on the first available date following his / her graduation.

BLS is required.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPreferred QualificationsEquipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentPhysical Demands : Moderate physical effort.

Frequently stands, walks, bends, pushes, and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Moderate computer work required.

Work Environment : May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.

Special ConditionsAll requirements must be met prior to employment with Rutgers University.Posting DetailsPosting Number 24ST1582Posting Open DateSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsRegional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)Home Location Campus Off CampusCity SomersetState NJLocation DetailsPre-employment ScreeningsAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization RequirementsUnder Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying.

Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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