Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: Pediatric Orthopedic Associate

Req #: 0000206304

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 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 candidates 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 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:

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

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

Medical and broad based clinical Pediatric Orthopedic knowledge

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Preferred:

EPIC experience a plus

Active membership in a professional organization

Bilingual Spanish

Pediatric Orthopedic experience is a plus

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

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

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

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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