Critical Care, Physician Assistant (FT Days) Critical Care - RWJUH Somerset

Job Description

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: Critical Care APPs RWJSH

Req #: 0000238270

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 candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Summary:

The APP is an independent health care provider who coordinates inpatient care through collaboration with the Physician for Critical Care patients The PA or APN provides care in accordance with the objectives policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee

Essential Functions:

Provides comprehensive critical care services to patients in the ICU and IMCU including assessment diagnosis and management of complex high acuity conditions

Demonstrates strong organizational skills communicates effectively and demonstrates effective time management

Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a critical care environment

Demonstrates the ability to compassionately interact with patients across different areas of care

Participate in multidisciplinary rounds care planning and family discussions

Performs appropriate interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic testing

Perform and or assist with invasive and noninvasive procedures in accordance with hospital privileges and scope of practice

Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing

Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary

Job Requirements:

APN or PA

Acute care certification preferred

1 to 2 years acute care hospital experience preferred

Current APN or PA certification

Current NJ state license CDS and DEA

Current BLS and ACLS required

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