Physician Assistant, Urology - Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center
About The Position
The Physician Assistant, Urology, is responsible for treating patients and providing health care services under the direction and responsibility of a physician. The role educates patients about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders or diseases, supports the management of chronic diseases and illnesses, and promotes health and wellness. The Physician Assistant evaluates patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, gathers medical histories and other patient data, and orders or administers diagnostic tests and interprets their results. The role also performs treatment procedures, develops and implements patient management plans, documents progress, helps provide continuity of care, and counsels patients on therapeutic regimens and health maintenance. Other related duties may be assigned. Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led, physician-governed multispecialty organization. It provides access to Atlantic Health's health care continuum and nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. The organization describes its mission as delivering exceptional care while recognizing the unique needs of those it serves, and its vision as achieving the best outcomes with patients at the center of a physician-led team focused on service, innovation, and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree.
- Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies or a related field.
- Valid New Jersey Physician Assistant license.
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLC) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients, perform comprehensive physical examinations, and gather medical data, including health histories and examination results.
- Administer or order diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests, and interpret test results.
- Perform treatment procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
- Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist in providing continuity of care.
- Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and an additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-being rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
- Competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and well-being; offerings vary by role level.
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Job Type
Full-time
