Physician Assistant - FT Day Surgical APP Hamilton

Physician Assistant•FT Day Surgical APP Hamilton Req #: 0000248985

Category:

Physician Assistant Status:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Facility:

Barnabas Health Medical Group Department:

Surgical APPs•

Ham Pay Range:

$125000.00•$195000.00 per hour

Location:

1 Hamilton Health Pl,, Hamilton Township, NJ 08690

Job Title:

Physician Assistant Location:

Barnabas Health Medical Group Department Name:

Surgical APP's•Ham Req #: 0000248985

Status:

Hourly Shift:

Day Pay Range:

$125,000.00•$195,000.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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 Specific Requirements:

Performs comprehensive physical assessments and health history on adult patients: discriminates between normal and abnormal findings Selects and orders tests and procedures necessary to augment physical findings and distinguish between normal and abnormal findings Collaborates with the attending or collaborating physician concerning pertinent historical events, physical findings, diagnostic and therapeutic measures initiated on patients Documents total plan for delivery of care; writes orders for accomplishing that plan; and implements the plan through collaboration with the patient, family, medical and nursing staff Performs therapeutic or corrective measures deemed necessary for the treatment of the patient Refers patients to appropriate physicians and consults when deemed necessary Evaluates and revises plan of care on an ongoing basis and reviews revisions with the patient/family, collaborating physician/ attending and nursing staff Places all patients on critical pathways as appropriate Determine and documents clearance for surgery Write/dictate discharge summaries Active involvement in the development of patient care protocols and critical pathways Educates patient/family in regard to disease process, treatment plan, options and recommended follow-up Meets regularly with patients/family with regard to clinical course, prognosis, and discharge planning Incorporates Advance Directives into the plan of care as indicated and communicates the existence to the team Recognizes areas for improvement in divisional policies or patient care; initiates change; educate all involved in change Assesses success of intervention, compliance, effect on initial divisional policy or patient care issues Round regularly with nursing leadership and staff concerning patient care issues Participates in the Division's research projects by obtaining consent for approved studies and complying with details of all active prospective research protocols Assist in supervising residents, nurse practioners and physician assistants in acquiring technical skills Documents skill levels of those assigned to precept Covers for other Acute Care APNs when needed Maintains collaborative agreement with a physician who has privileges at RWJBH Maintains Medical Center privileges

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabasHealth, 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 RWJBarnabasHealth! RWJBarnabasHealth 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 Internal Apply External Apply