Job Title: Physician Assistant
Location: Observation Associates
Department Name: Virtual Urgent Care
Req #: 0000270456
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.
Job Overview
RWJBH is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for our Telehealth Department,
The APP will provide virtual emergent, urgent, and primary care,
They are responsible for performing duties independently, following established and standardized procedures and methods, referring questionable situations to physician,
Hours of Operation
M-F: 7a-11p
Saturday/Sunday: 10a-8p
Schedule
Full Time
Virtual
36-40 hours/week
Weekend Coverage Required
Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure
General Requirements
3 years of APP experience
CDS and DEA
BLS
NJ License
Master's Degree
PA Requirements
PA License
NCCPA
APN Requirements
APN License
RN License
NP Certification
Essential Functions
Records patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders
Assists with various counseling and education functions
Billing for patient services based on CMS and NJ State Board Regulations
Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and judgment to provide appropriate care for patients
Develops plan of care for patients in coordination with multidisciplinary team and completes appropriate reports to physicians and family
Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to facility and nursing standards
Examines patients to determine presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, medical history, ascertains nature and extent of illness and prescribes treatments as indicated
Issues prescriptions to patients based on Federal & State Regulations
Orders and reviews appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures
Reviews all lab data and documents
Participates in the development of protocols
Performs and obtains a completed medical history and physical data on patients with appropriate documentation and findings
Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations
Responsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice
Reviews and audits charts routinely
Responsible for coordinating nursing and training programs on compliant for policies such as HIPPA, OSHA, Code of Conduct
Works in collaboration with a physician to diagnose conditions as necessary
Interviews, instructs, and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention
Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions
Quality/ Performance Improvement - Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions
Autonomy - Organizes work sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate
Accountability - Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies, and procedures
Own judgment; accepts and benefits from constructive criticism
Professional Development Job Awareness - Participates in ongoing education as required
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
