Physician Assistant FT Days Essex Hudson Urology

Job ID: 1139754 Specialty: Urology Profession: Physician Assistant Job Title Physician Assistant Location Barnabas Health Medical Group Department Essex Hudson Urology Req # 0000202893 Employment Type Full-Time Shift Day Pay Range $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annual 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 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. Essential Functions Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications, starts IV. 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. Job Requirements Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license, CDS and DEA. CPR certification. PA Certification. Three to five years of work experience as a professional nurse. Urology experience a plus Hours Monday - Friday 9-6pm and 12-8pm Rotating On-Call, Weekdays 5pm-5pm Weekends = Friday 5pm-Monday 5pm Hours are subject to change based on the needs of the practice 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. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health