Physician Assistant (FT) Days - ICU Physician - Belleville, NJ

Physician Assistant (FT) Days - ICU Physician - Belleville, NJ Req #: 48785 Category: Physician Assistant Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Department: ICU Physician - CMMC Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year Location: 1 Clara Maass Dr, Belleville, NJ 07109 Job Title: Physician Assistant Location: Observation Associates Department Name: ICU Physician CMMC Req #: 48785 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 Summary The Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Physician Assistant plays a vital role within the critical care team The primary responsibility is to manage high-acuity adult patients in a multidisciplinary critical care setting The ICU team provides comprehensive critical care in collaboration with various consulting specialists The APP works closely with critical care intensivists, ICU hospitalists, residents, fellows, and other APPs to provide direct patient care in the ICU APP responsibilities include performing physical exams, collecting and documenting data, performing approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering and scheduling laboratory studies and consultations, and prescribing appropriate interventions and medications Additionally, the APP may manage ICU consults in collaboration with attending physicians The APP's role in critical care is to oversee and ensure that patients receive best-practice care 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 For a Physician Assistant: Must have Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, Physician Assistant Certification is required, Physician Assistant Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/Physician Assistant Advisory required, Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Certifications, New Jersey CDS and DEA Licensure Additional Requirements Must be Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certified within 90 days of hire Must be Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) certified within 1 year of hire Job Scheduling Requirements Rotating shifts weekends + holidays Willingness to accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, overnights, weekends, and holidays Knowledge and Skills Recommended high acuity/adult critical care experience, Experience with ultrasound IV and point of care ultrasound is desired Medical and broad based clinical critical care knowledge, strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent time management skills, and ability to effectively and successfully work with all ICU and hospital employees Additional Information RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals - Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children's hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children's Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state's largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization. We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including: 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 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) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health