Physician Assistant

1 month ago


Newark NJ United States Barnabas Health Medical Group Full time

Job Overview:

A well established Bariatric program looking for a full time Physician Assistant to join our busy practice. The Physician Assistant will provide clinical expertise in both the inpatient and outpatient setting in providing high quality patient care, assist in the development of the Bariatric Program and ensure continuous compliance with MBSAQIP requirements.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Valid license/certificate as a Physician Assistant in the State of NJ, required
  • DEA License required - Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
  • Strong new graduates with a demonstrated passion for surgery are also encouraged to apply

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Full Time
  • Day Shift
  • 37.5 hours

Essential Functions:

  • Provides comprehensive obesity centric health assessments and metabolic diagnostic screening within multi-disciplinary team as a resource and consultant
  • Completes H&P documentation, pre-op preparation and OR and first assist support
  • Responsible for inpatient management of patients, execute clinical decision making, procedures according to credentialing, discharge planning and transitions in care, care coordination, and education of patients, family and staff
  • Assist in the outpatient-based clinic managing both non-surgical and surgical patient populations
  • Prescribes anti-obesity pharmacotherapy and emerging evidence-based therapies to manage obesity and its related co-morbidities
  • Attends and participates in department team meetings, case conferences and support groups
  • Identify opportunities for and implement program growth initiatives and ensure continuous compliance with MBSAQIP requirements.
  • Positively contribute to safety outcomes, quality initiatives and promote high quality patient experience

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, 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 RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health 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.

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