Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant Job Title: Physician Assistant Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group; Department: NBI Bariatric Program Contact a Physician Recruiter Job ID: 1139833 Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year (anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey) Pay Transparency: 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 will manage health problems, coordinate health care, and assist in surgery for department of Bariatrics patients. The successful candidate will function in full compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care. Perioperative preparation and postoperative clinical management will be conducted in collaboration with the attending physician and other health care professionals. They will assist in the development of the center and the accreditation process, and ensure continuous compliance with MBSAQIP requirements. Required Licenses Valid license/certificate as a Physician Assistant in the State of NJ DEA license Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Job Responsibilities Interact on a frequent, regular and daily basis with patients, family members, medical/social/public services support, regulatory agencies and/or payor agencies Perform patient history, review records, conduct physical exams, and record data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and treatment plan for all assigned patients Maintain current licensure and continuing medical education credits as required by New Jersey State Law Communicate treatment/therapy progress with individuals who have responsibility or control in patient care intervention Assist with surgical cases in the OR Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures, and respond to emergency and immediate condition changes of acute, critically ill patients Refer patients to appropriate licensed physician or other health care provider as circumstances warrant #J-18808-Ljbffr