Physician Assistant Acute Care (STARS)

Job TitlePhysician AssistantPosition OverviewPerforms histories and physical examinations, ongoing patient assessments and some critical care procedures. Participates in daily patient rounds with physicians, facilitates pre-operative and post-operative patient care. Assists with admission work-ups and/or consults to facilitate care across the continuum. Initiates, monitors, alters and order treatments including but not limited to device placement, physical and occupational therapy, home health referral, and discharge planning. Re-evaluates the patient throughout the hospitalization and modifies plan of care as needed in collaboration with clinical staff. Completes transfer of care notes when transferring patients to another medical service. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and development of the patient. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated for diagnosis and management of problems. Completes wound assessments, initiates basic skin care orders. Orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies that will assist with the medical management; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipates effects of treatments, and diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Participates in the hospital Quality Improvement process. Contributes to development and revision of patient care standards and polices as needed to optimize clinical practice.Minimum RequirementsGraduate of an accredited physician assistant program, approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). One-year experience working with primary care management or acute care preferred. NJ Physician Assistant License.Physical RequirementsFrequent physical demands include: Sitting, StandingOccasional physical demands include: Walking, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, reaching forward, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Talk or HearContinuous physical demands include: Taste or SmellLifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 0 lbs.This position is eligible for the following benefits:Medical PlanPrescription drug coverage & In-House Employee PharmacyDental PlanVision PlanFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Healthcare FSADependent Care FSARetirement Savings and Investment PlanBasic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceSupplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceDisability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)Employee Assistance ProgramCommuter TransitCommuter ParkingSupplemental Life InsuranceVoluntary Life SpouseVoluntary Life EmployeeVoluntary Life ChildVoluntary Legal ServicesVoluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceVoluntary Identity Theft InsuranceVoluntary Pet InsurancePaid Time-Off ProgramThe pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.