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Physician Assistant (FT Days) Critical Care - RWJUH Somerset Req #: 0000238270 Category: Physician Assistant Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Rutgers University Medical Grp Department: Critical Care APPs RWJSH Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
Job Title: Physician Assistant Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp Department Name: Critical Care APPs RWJSH Req #: 0000238270 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 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 candidates educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Summary: The APP is an independent health care provider who coordinates inpatient care through collaboration with the Physician for Critical Care patients. The PA or APN provides care in accordance with the objectives, policies, and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee.
Essential Functions: • Provides comprehensive critical care services to patients in the ICU and IMCU, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex high acuity conditions. • Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively, and demonstrates effective time management. • Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a critical care environment. • Demonstrates the ability to compassionately interact with patients across different areas of care. • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, care planning, and family discussions. • Performs appropriate interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic testing. • Performs and/or assists with invasive and non-invasive procedures in accordance with hospital privileges and scope of practice. • Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing. • Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary.
Job Requirements: • APN or PA • Acute care certification preferred • 1 to 2 years acute care hospital experience preferred • Current APN or PA certification • Current NJ state license • CDS and DEAC • Current BLS and ACLS required
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: RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals - Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children's hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children's Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state's largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.
We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:
• Medical/Dental/Vision plans • 401 (k) • PTO • Short & Long Term Disability • Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.