Job Abstract

Job Summary:

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.

The PA will provide urological care in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Primary role will be to assist with urological surgeries such as robotic surgery (training will be provided). Additional roles will include postoperative care in addition to inpatient and outpatient care. The PA will be an independent health care provider through collaboration with the physician.

Job Requirements:

• Physician Assistant Certification,
• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory
• Basic Life Support (BLS);
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
• Surgical experience preferred
• Although not required, fluency in Spanish, and other languages is a plus.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Work in the office seeing patients and assist in the OR,
• Mon-Fri,7:30am-3:30pm with at home on-call
• Weekday on-call

Essential Functions:

• The Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting the Physician in the office, taking H&Ps, administering medications, performing physical exams, and participating in flow of patients thru the practice.
• The PA will assist the physicians with various procedures/surgeries and assist with coordinating the case of the patient.
• The PA will assist the physician with robotic surgery. If the PA does not have training than certification and training will be provided
• Demonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routine.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively. Organizes daily schedule and demonstrates time management.
• Effectively prioritizes work assignments and demonstrates effective communication skills
• Implements the policies and procedures of the practice. Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools.
• Manages time to meet the needs of the Lab. 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
• Regularly communicates with nursing leadership and staff concerning patient care issues
• Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing.
• Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary.