Physician Assistant Labor and Delivery OBGYN Part-Time

Hackensack University Medical Center • Neptune, NJ

66d • $74,401

About The Position

The Labor and Delivery Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. Obstetrical/Women's Health experience required for this position.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
• Obstetrical/Women's Health experience
• Physician Assistant License.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and triage patients presenting to L&D
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examination and develop initial management plans in collaboration with the resident and attending physician.
• Interpret FHR tracings & communicate findings to the care team
• Manage uncomplicated laboring patients, including performing cervical exams, ordering appropriate medications and providing patient education and support
• Perform procedures within scope of practice
• Serve as first-assistant in C-sections & other ob surgical procedures when residents are in protected time.
• Assist attending physicians and residents with vaginal deliveries
• Manage immediate postpartum period - assess for hemorrhage and urinary retention.
• Do postpartum round, managing common post-partum issues
• Provide thorough patient education on postpartum recovery, contraception.
• Facilitate patient discharges, ensuring all necessary prescriptions, follow up appointments, instructions, discharge summaries and discharge reconciliations are in place.
• Serve as a consistent clinical resource and point of continuity for nursing staff and residents, helping to orient new team members to unit protocols.
• Ensure seamless handoffs and communication during shift changes.
• Participate in daily team huddles, rounds and department meetings.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees