Physician Assistant

The Cardiovascular Care Group•Newark, NJ

12d•$155,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant supports the physicians of The Cardiovascular Care Group and helps ensure a high level of patient care and satisfaction. The role provides care in hospital settings, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative support, in accordance with mutually agreed-upon practice protocols and in collaboration with supervising physicians. The PA also participates in patient education, discharge planning, quality assurance, and patient satisfaction programs. An on-call rotational weekend schedule begins after completion of training.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a Physician Assistant in a hospital setting.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current certification by the New Jersey State Board on the Regulation of Physician Assistants.
BLS and ACLS certification.
Strong diagnostic skills and effective problem-solving ability.
Ability to work under pressure and handle shifting priorities.
Ability to deliver care professionally and reliably.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Vascular surgery experience.

Responsibilities

Admit patients requiring hospitalization, as discussed with the physician.
Deliver pre-operative and post-operative care within mutually agreed-upon practice protocols.
Make daily rounds on hospitalized patients and document in patient records.
Record progress notes, jointly determine and implement therapeutic plans with the supervising physician, and compile and record pertinent narrative case summaries.
Provide intra-operative and post-operative support to physicians.
Interview and examine patients and document findings in patient records.
Consult with patients on hospital wards and in the emergency room.
Place percutaneous central venous catheters and/or change them over a guide wire, including subclavian/internal jugular and femoral catheters.
Perform venipuncture, EKGs, arterial line insertions, Foley catheter insertions, wound debridements, and incision and drainage.
Provide patient and family education.
Initiate, participate in, and/or facilitate discharge planning.
Answer calls from hospital staff and physicians concerning patient care.
Return calls to patients’ family members at the physician’s request.
Participate in quality assurance and patient satisfaction programs.
Participate in a rotational weekend on-call schedule after completing training.

Benefits

Medical coverage, with employee-only coverage under the Cigna Bronze plan paid 100% by the group.
Choice of three dental plans through Delta Dental and Cigna.
Choice of two vision plans through Delta VSP.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, transit, and parking through Upswing.
$25,000 group-paid life insurance, with the option to enroll in additional voluntary life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability through New York Life, with the option to enroll in additional voluntary coverage.
Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits through New York Life.
Paid time off.
Holiday pay.
One day of paid jury duty at full pay.
Employee assistance programs through RWJBH and Cigna.
401(k) employer contributions of 3%, upon eligibility.
Employee discounts through Working Advantage and Life Mart.
Employee engagement events, including a holiday party, appreciation days, ice cream socials, fundraisers, and contests with prizes.