EM & Observation Physician Assistant PD

EM & Observation Physician Assistant

The EM & Observation Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. Per diem position with HackensackUMC. Prior relevant experience required.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician
• Performing and documenting accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments
• Ordering, performing, and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures
• Managing general medical and surgical conditions
• Prescribing medication safely and effectively
• Seeking opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health PA practice recognition
• Providing patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective care
• Practicing as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff
• Applying evidence-based and value-based medicine to analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes
• Evaluating patient/family transition of care planning
• Demonstrating clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills
• Providing culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families
• Facilitating consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team
• Serving as an advocate for patients and families
• Serving as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team
• Participating in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups
• Demonstrating the highest level of accountability for professional practice
• Promoting a collaborative work environment
• Mentoring other PAs, precepting students in PA programs and participating in educational programs
• Identifying patient/family educational needs and collaborating to implement appropriate teaching materials
• Promoting innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice
• Participating in clinical research activities and disseminating findings
• Identifying ethical care issues and coordinating interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them
• Complying with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures
• Adhering to HMH infection control and safety policies

Qualifications include:

• Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Physician Assistant License
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Compensation is a minimum rate of $79.23 hourly. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: labor market data, experience, education and certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget and grant funding associated with the job position.

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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