Physician Assistant - FT Day JCMC Neuro

Physician Assistant - FT Day JCMC Neuro

Req #: 0000256473

Category: Physician Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: Neurosciences APPs - JCMC

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Location: 355 GRAND STREET, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Neurosciences APP's - JCMC

Req #: 0000256473

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 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 Overview:

The Physician Assistant is an independent health care provider who coordinates inpatient/outpatient care through collaboration with the Physician

The PA provides care in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/Physician Assistant Advisory Committee

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an AMA accredited Physician Assistant program and licensed by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners
• Successful of all required orientation programs
• CDS, DEA, BLS and ACLS certifications
• Must obtain ATLS within the first year of employment

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• 40 hours

Essential Functions:

• Provides pre-operative, operative and post-operative patient care, under the direction and supervision of the attending surgeon and in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the hospital and the state Physician Assistant Act
• Responds to and participates in the evaluation and resuscitation of trauma patients
• Will act as the neurosurgical liaison by evaluating and informing the on call neurosurgeon of new and established patients
• Observe and care for the service patients in the surgical intensive care unit, inform critical care intensivist of patient condition, and participate in daily rounds
• Will assist in Neurosurgical and Neuroendovascular procedures and operation
• Enhances professional growth and development through attendance and/or participation in CME programs
• Obtains and records detailed and accurate case histories and physical examination at the direction of supervising physician
• Participates in the education of medical and physician assistant students
• Participates in delivery of health care services to patients' records progress notes, requests non-invasive diagnostic studies
• Performs routine therapeutic procedures which have been ordered, prescribed or directed by supervising physician, and may include giving injections, administering medications and requesting diagnostic studies
• Provides patient counseling and patient education service at the direction of supervising physician; facilitates referral of patients to hospital services as appropriate transcribes or executes specific orders at the direction of supervising physician, and records detailed narrative case summaries
• Reports observations in progress notes, delineates problems and presents findings to supervising physician
• Sutures and cares for wounds, removes sutures and clips, and changes dressing under the supervision of supervising physician
• Performs numerous procedures that include but are not limited to perform or assist the insertion of EVD (External Ventriculostomy drains), ICP (Intracranial pressure) monitors, and Lumbar drains
• Have the capability to work a rotating schedule that includes day, night, weekend and holiday shifts

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabasHealth, 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)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabasHealth!

RWJBarnabasHealth is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer