Critical Care  Physician Assistant Full-Time and Per Diem opportunities at RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBH is currently hiring for a per diem PA for a Critical Care nights position located at Trinitas Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ. RWJBH is currently hiring for a Full-Time PA for a Critical Care days/nights rotation located at Trinitas Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ. Job Summary: The Critical Care Physician Assistant will deliver health care in the critical care settings to include, but not limited to, the recognition and management of common, critical illnesses and injuries; and the provisioning of care across the health care continuum with emphasis on early detection, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Essential Functions: Obtains and records patient history Performs physical and medical screening examinations Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate Establishes diagnostic decision-making and initiates a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, additional therapeutic modalities, etc. Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team. Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management. Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients to appropriate specialists/resources. Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner Adequately manages patient flow in the ICU Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards Actively participates in department staff meetings and risk management education Completes required courses, i.e. HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME/CEU requirements. Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to academic lectures and / or quality improvement projects. Job Requirements: Physician Assistant Certification Registration 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