Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Surgical APP's - JCMC

Req #: 0000259607

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

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.

Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant

Trauma & Surgical Critical Care

Position Summary:

The Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) is an advanced practice provider responsible for the comprehensive management of trauma patients admitted to the Trauma Service

The PA works collaboratively with the Trauma Attending of the Week, Trauma Medical Director, consulting services, residents, nursing, and ancillary staff to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with American College of Surgeons standards and RWJBarnabas Health policies

Essential Responsibilities:

Trauma Service

Manage all patients admitted to the Trauma Service
Perform initial and follow-up evaluations
Complete history and physical examinations
Perform daily trauma rounds on ICU and floor patients
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the attending surgeon
Monitor clinical progress and promptly communicate significant changes to the attending surgeon
Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care,

Emergency Department

Evaluate trauma consultations
Respond to Trauma Alert/Activation patients according to hospital protocol
Perform secondary surveys and tertiary examinations
Coordinate admissions, transfers, and consultations
Assist in trauma resuscitations

Procedures:

Perform procedures within credentialing and privileges, including:
- Laceration repair
- Chest tube placement and management
- Central venous catheter insertion
- Arterial line placement
- FAST examination
- Wound exploration and bedside debridement
- Removal of drains, chest tubes, and staples
- Incision and drainage procedures

Operating Room:

First assist during trauma and emergency general surgery procedures when requested
Assist with perioperative patient management
Participate in postoperative care,

Documentation:

Complete documentation in a timely manner, including:
- Admission H&Ps
- Trauma consult notes
- Daily progress notes
- Procedure notes
- Transfer notes
- Discharge summaries
- Medication reconciliation
- Discharge instructions
- Trauma clinic documentation
- Billing documentation compliant with CMS and institutional policies,

Care Coordination:

Participate in multidisciplinary rounds
Communicate with consulting services
Coordinate rehabilitation placement and discharge planning
Provide patient and family education
Arrange outpatient follow-up

Quality Improvement

Participate in Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) activities
Attend trauma multidisciplinary conferences and M&M conferences
Support trauma registry documentation as needed
Participate in trauma education initiatives

Collaboration

Works closely with:
Acute Care Surgery
Surgical ICU
Emergency Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Neurosurgery
Anesthesia
Nursing
Case Management
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Pharmacy
Radiology

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current NCCPA certification
Current New Jersey PA license
DEA registration
BLS and ACLS certification
ATLS certification preferred, acceptable to obtain after hire
Prior trauma, emergency medicine, surgery, or critical care experience preferred

Schedule:

Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
Weekend and holiday coverage
Coverage may include:
- Emergency Department trauma evaluations
- Trauma inpatient service
- Operating Room
- Reporting Relationship

The Trauma Surgery PA reports to APP leadership and works under the supervision of the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery attending physicians in accordance with New Jersey law and RWJBarnabas Health policies

Surgical Physician Assistant

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