Emergency Med / Physician Assistant

Immediate need for a certified Physician Assistant to join a well established Emergency group. Lets Discuss

Location: Bergen County, New Jersey
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Starting at $130,000 annually
Schedule: 12-hour shifts
Commute: Approximately 10 minutes from New York City

Position Overview

A well-established hospital system in Bergen County, New Jersey is seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Physician Assistant to join its busy Emergency Department.

This is an opportunity to work in a modern emergency care environment alongside experienced physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary clinical teams. The department treats a high annual patient volume and provides care across both the main Emergency Department and a dedicated Fast Track area.

The successful candidate should be comfortable managing a broad range of emergency presentations and working efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Practice Environment

The Emergency Department features:

• Approximately 40 treatment rooms.
• High annual patient volume.
• Dedicated Fast Track services.
• Advanced CT and ultrasound capabilities.
• Modern airway and emergency equipment.
• Integrated electronic medical record system.
• Around-the-clock access to interventional cardiac services.
• Neurology and neurosurgical support.
• Pediatric hospitalist coverage.
• Critical care/intensivist support.
• Close collaboration with attending emergency physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Clinical Responsibilities

Main Emergency Department

The PA will evaluate and treat patients presenting with a variety of moderate- to high-acuity medical and traumatic conditions.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing focused and comprehensive patient assessments.
• Developing differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies.
• Managing acute medical and trauma-related presentations.
• Working closely with supervising/attending physicians on complex cases.
• Participating in emergency resuscitation and stabilization.
• Providing appropriate consultations and coordinating patient care.
• Documenting assessments, treatment, and disposition accurately.
• Supporting safe transitions, admissions, and discharges.

Fast Track

The PA will independently manage a high volume of lower-acuity emergency and urgent-care presentations.

Common cases may include:

• Minor orthopedic injuries.
• Sprains and strains.
• Simple lacerations.
• Minor infections.
• Rashes and uncomplicated dermatologic conditions.
• Other routine urgent-care complaints.

Responsibilities include:

• Efficient patient evaluation and diagnosis.
• Treatment and minor procedures within scope of practice.
• Appropriate ordering and review of diagnostic testing.
• Patient education and discharge instructions.
• Timely disposition and follow-up planning.
• Collaboration with nursing and ancillary staff to maintain efficient patient flow.

Schedule

The department operates around the clock with 12-hour shifts, including:

• 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
• 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

Typical scheduling expectations include:

• Approximately 2 overnight shifts per 6-week scheduling block, with occasional additional overnight coverage.
• Approximately 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block.
• Approximately 2 on-call days per 6-week block.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Master's-level Physician Assistant education.
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department experience.
• Current and unrestricted New Jersey Physician Assistant license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Active DEA registration.
• New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances registration.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.