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Physician Assistant-FT Days-RWJBH Orthopedics Livingston-NJReq #:0000176037

Category:Physician Assistant

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department:MG Orthopedics - North

Pay Range:$120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Location:

Livingston, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Department: MG Orthopedics - North

Req#: 0000176037

Status: Full Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000 to $190,000 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above pay range 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.

Practice: RWJBH Orthopedics

Travel within Essex, Hudson, and Bergen county satellite offices for physician/office support,

Job Summary:

The Physician Assistant is an independent health care provider who coordinates inpatient/outpatient care through collaboration with the Physician. The PA provides care in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/Physician Assistant Advisory Committee.

Qualifications

Requirements:

+ Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory

+ Active Physician Assistant license in New Jersey

+ Basic Life Support (BLS);

+ Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

+ CDS and DEA

+ Although not required, fluency in Spanish, and other languages is a plus.

Scheduling Requirements:

+ Full time

+ 40 hours

+ Hours: Monday to Friday, 800 am - 430pm

Essential Functions:

+ Support the physician by providing coverage with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of service for patients requiring orthopedic care in both the operating and office environment.

+ Assists physician during office hours including preoperative and postoperative instructions.

+ Provides dictation support and documentation of patient encounters and letters of Medical Necessity.

+ Prepares discharge letters and make post-op calls to referring physicians.

+ Reviews charts preoperatively and documents any pertinent information.

+ Provides coverage with residents, fellows and other advanced practitioners covering provider on-call schedules.

+ Liaisons between physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.

+ Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools.

+ Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients and with research as needed.

+ Participates in and contributes to orthopedic educational activities for appropriate internal and external parties.

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.

Additional Information:

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

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer