PA - Pediatric ER Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

13d

About The Position

The Per Diem Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages patients’ day-to-day needs under physician supervision and according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. The PA provides age-appropriate assessment and treatment, manages medical and surgical conditions, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, and prescribes medication in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and New Jersey regulations. The role provides compassionate, patient- and family-centered care and contributes to coordinated, evidence-based practice and improved patient outcomes. The PA collaborates with physicians, consultants, and the multidisciplinary team; supports care transitions and patient education; advocates for patients and families; and contributes to clinical education, research, quality improvement, and professional development. The position follows HMH and department policies, scope-of-services requirements, infection-control and safety policies, and organizational standards of behavior.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with computer platforms, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

Provide medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, consistent with the PA’s education, training, and experience.
Perform and document accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate to the patient’s age, gender, and clinical problem.
Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies or procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
Manage general medical and surgical conditions using knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and indications and contraindications of medications and other treatments.
Prescribe medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and New Jersey regulations, and provide patient education as needed.
Promote recognition of HMH PA practice through conferences, publications, and presentations.
Provide compassionate, effective, patient- and family-centered care to promote health and treat disease.
Practice according to Medical Staff rules and regulations and the bylaws governing the delineation of privileges.
Apply evidence-based and value-based medicine to analyze and improve care practices and outcomes.
Evaluate patient and family transition-of-care planning, considering resource use, cost, quality, safety, and self-management for chronic conditions.
Demonstrate clinical expertise through advanced assessment and specialty-relevant procedural skills.
Evaluate protocols and standards of care and translate best practices into clinical practice.
Provide culturally sensitive, educationally appropriate health-management education to patients and families.
Support coordinated care and clear communication among healthcare team members by participating in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
Advocate for patients and families, address obstacles to care progression, and escalate issues as appropriate.
Serve as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team and address clinical, process, and system-improvement opportunities.
Participate in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary.
Maintain accountability for professional practice and follow ethical principles concerning confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
Promote a collaborative work environment that supports the organization’s mission, behavioral expectations, values, and pillars.
Mentor other PAs, precept PA students, and participate in educational programs as a clinical expert.
Identify patient and family education needs and collaborate on appropriate teaching materials.
Integrate new clinical knowledge into practice to promote innovation.
Participate in clinical research and disseminate findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
Identify ethical care issues and coordinate interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
Comply with HMH and department-specific scope-of-services requirements, policies, and procedures.
Follow HMH infection-control and safety policies.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.