Critical Care Physician

RWJBH is currently hiring for a per diem PA for a Critical Care nights position located at Trinitas Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ. RWJBH is currently hiring for a Full-Time PA for a Critical Care days/nights rotation located at Trinitas Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ. Job Summary The Critical Care Physician Assistant will deliver health care in the critical care settings to include, but not limited to, the recognition and management of common, critical illnesses and injuries; and the provisioning of care across the health care continuum with emphasis on early detection, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Essential Functions Obtains and records patient history Performs physical and medical screening examinations Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate Establishes diagnostic decision-making and initiates a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, additional therapeutic modalities, etc. Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team. Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management. Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients to appropriate specialists/resources. Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner Adequately manages patient flow in the ICU Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards Actively participates in department staff meetings and risk management education Completes required courses, i.e. HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME/CEU requirements. Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to academic lectures and / or quality improvement projects. Job Requirements 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, PALS (if required) Active membership in a professional organization preferred Ability and willingness accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays Knowledge and Skills Medical and broad based clinical emergency medicine knowledge Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent time management skills Ability to effectively and successfully work with all ICU and hospital employees 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 Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision plans 401(k) PTO Short & Long Term Disability Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Contact Information Richard Schaller, View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr