Critical Care Physician Assistant

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Critical Care APPs SBM

Req #: 0000250191

Status: Salaried

Shift: Night

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 Overview:

The Physician Assistant is a vital member of our Rapid Response team who works collaboratively with the medical and bedside nursing staff in order to appropriately respond to an acute change in patient status, including an adult medical alert.

The Physician Assistant performs a comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute health problems.

Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications:

General

• 1+ years of PA experience required

• CDS and DEA

• BLS and ACLS

PA

• PA License

• NCCPA

Shift:

• Full Time

• Nights

• 7p-8a

• 3x13s

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routine

• Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a surgical health environment

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills communicates effectively and demonstrates time management

• Effectively prioritizes work assignments and demonstrates effective communication skills

• Implements the policies and procedures of the practice Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Physician

• The ability to compassionately interact with patients across different areas of care

• Recognizes areas for improvement in divisional policies or patient care initiates change educate all involved in change

• Regularly communicates with nursing leadership and staff concerning patient care issues

• Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing

• Provides appropriate patient teaching as

• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examination

• Writing orders and progress notes as indicated

• Assess and manage common health problems

• Order and evaluate pertinent diagnostic tests including but not limited to: Radiology, laboratories and ECGs

• Prescribe pharmacological agents and non-pharmacological treatments for appropriate medical conditions

• Educate patients and/or families regarding disease process, medical intervention and health promotion

• Document patient teaching and patient discharge summaries as needed

• Refers and communicates pertinent abnormalities to primary medical team

• Serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff in regards to patient and disease management

• Address any clinical patient care issues, concerns and follow up as needed

• Actively participates in sepsis reduction program

• Other duties as assigned

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer