Lakewood · Elizabeth, NJ
Job Title: Physician Assistant
Location: Observation Associates
Department Name: ICU Physician - TRMC
Req #: 0000262502
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $107,000.00 - $170,000.00 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.
Job Summary:
The Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Physician Assistant plays a vital role within the critical care team
The primary responsibility is to manage high-acuity adult patients in a multidisciplinary critical care setting
The ICU team provides comprehensive critical care in collaboration with various consulting specialists
The APP works closely with critical care intensivists, ICU hospitalists, residents, fellows, and other APPs to provide direct patient care in the ICU
APP responsibilities include performing physical exams, collecting and documenting data, performing approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering and scheduling laboratory studies and consultations, and prescribing appropriate interventions and medications
Additionally, the APP may manage ICU consults in collaboration with attending physicians
The APP's role in critical care is to oversee and ensure that patients receive best-practice care
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:
For a Physician Assistant:
Must have Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
Physician Assistant Certification is required
Physician Assistant Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/Physician Assistant Advisory required
Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Certifications
New Jersey CDS and DEA Licensure
Additional Requirements:
Must be Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certified within 90 days of hire
Must be Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) certified within 1 year of hire
Job Scheduling Requirements:
Rotating shifts days/nights and nights only available,
Willingness to accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, overnights, weekends, and holidays
Knowledge and Skills:
Recommended high acuity/adult critical care experience
Experience with ultrasound IV and point of care ultrasound is desired
Medical and broad based clinical critical care knowledge, strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent time management skills, and ability to effectively and successfully work with all ICU and hospital employees