Physician Assistant - FT Day MG Orthopedics North

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: MG Orthopedics - North

Req #: 0000262626

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.

Practice: RWJBH Orthopedics

Location: RWJBH Rahway

Hours: Monday to Friday, 800 am - 430pm

Job Summary:

• Physician Assistant will provide coverage with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of service for patients requiring orthopedic care in both the operating and office environment
• Assists physician during office hours including nonop, preoperative and postoperative instructions for all orthopedic subspecialities within the practice
• Provides dictation support and documentation of patient encounters, letters of Medical Necessity, Disability Forms, Discharge Letters and conduct patient calls/post-op calls
• Reviews charts preoperatively and documents any pertinent information
• Provides coverage with residents, fellows and other advanced practitioners covering provider on-call schedule
• Liaisons between physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care
• Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools
• Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients and with research as needed
• Participates in and contributes to orthopedic educational activities for appropriate internal and external parties
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Physician

Must haves:

• PA-C Licensure
• CDS, DEA, BLS
• Ability to organize and achieve quality performance in a new and changing environment
• Possess good working knowledge of scheduling and procedure prioritization to minimize delays and ensure completion of daily work schedule
• Recognizes areas for improvement in divisional policies or patient care; initiates change; educate all involved in change
• Passion and Experience providing empathetic patient care and exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization

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