Job Description

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: MG Orthopedics - North

Req#: 0000202842

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Physician Assistant – Jersey City and Livingston, NJ

Full-Time Physician Assistant

Are you looking for a change? Take advantage of this opportunity to join  RWJ Barnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group is looking for mission-driven, empathetic Physician Assistants to join our team. As a RWJBarnabas Physician Assistant, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the region’s Top Surgeons, to deliver high quality musculoskeletal care to an expansive and diverse community of patients.

Position Highlights:

• Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, retirement savings plans, and more
• Flexible Hours
• Opportunities to grow within the organization

Job Overview: 

The Physician Assistant is an independent health care provider who coordinates inpatient/outpatient care through collaboration with the Physician. The PA provides care in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/Physician Assistant Advisory Committee.

Specific duties include, but may not be limited to:

• Support the physician by providing coverage with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of service for patients requiring orthopedic care in both the operating and office environment
• Assists physician during office hours including preoperative and postoperative instructions.
• Provides dictation support and documentation of patient encounters and letters of Medical Necessity.
• Prepares discharge letters and make post-op calls to referring physicians.
• Reviews charts preoperatively and documents any pertinent information.
• Provides coverage with residents, fellows and other advanced practitioners covering provider on-call schedules.
• Liaisons between physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.
• Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools.
• Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients and with research as needed.
• Participates in and contributes to orthopedic educational activities for appropriate internal and external parties.

We’re looking for you to bring the following

• Ability to organize and achieve quality performance in a new and changing environment.
• Possesses good working knowledge of scheduling and procedure prioritization to minimize delays and ensure completion of daily work schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Physician.
• Recognizes areas for improvement in divisional policies or patient care; initiates change; educate all involved in change.
• Passion and Experience providing empathetic patient care.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.

Required Education and Experience needed

• Physician Assistant Certification,
• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners, Physician Assistant Advisory
• Although not required, fluency in Spanish, and other languages is a plus.

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks:

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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