Physician Assistant (FT) Day Surgical APP's - Somerset

Job Overview:

The Physician Assistant PA work under the direction of the primary operating surgeon in the Perioperative care of the patient undergoing a surgical experience. The PA assists the surgeons during surgical procedures and acts in the role as the first assistant. The PA is Responsible for performing history physical examinations identifying problems recording interpreting and presenting information to the supervising physician and determining and implementing therapeutic plans jointly with the supervising physician. Performs patient counseling and education consistent with direction of the supervising physician

Qualifications

• Valid license/certificate as a Physician Assistant in the State of NJ required
• Surgical experience required
• 3 years of Physician Assistant experience preferred
• Current DEA license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required

Scheduling Requirements

• Full time
• 40 hours a week
• on call rotation

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates intraoperative competency as a PA
• Knowledge of principles of asepsis and infection control surgical anatomy and physiology surgical procedures
• Skills manual dexterity suturing and ligating providing hemostasis
• Observes institutional policies and practices of the PA role as a first assistant
• PA collaborates with the primary surgeon and others to facilitate the pending surgical procedure
• PA handles tissue provides exposure uses instruments sutures provides hemostasis closes tissue and skin
• PA is aware of the environment observing for potential sources of injury to self team and the patient
• PA practices universal precautions at all times and is in observance of OSHA regulations,
• PA observes conditions of patient and initiates emergency measure as needed,
• Practices within the guidelines of the state of NJ
• Recognizes potential hazards and initiates corrective action
• Applies and removes medical and surgical appliances and devices
• Facilitates the referral of patients to and promotes their awareness of health care facilities and other appropriate agencies and resources in the community
• Managers emergency and life threatening conditions using accepted protocols
• Performs suturing and follow up care of wounds
• Care of traumatic wounds requiring suturing in layers and/or facial wounds and/or infected wounds will not be performed
• Places and utilizes access catheters and tubes for diagnostic therapeutic or interventional purposes

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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