Physician Assistant

Contact a Physician Recruiter Job ID: 1139836 Location Opportunity Criteria Specialty: Pulmonology, Surgery - Bariatric Profession: Physician Assistant Details Job Description Job Title: Physician Assistant Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group Department Name: Pulmonology Services Req #: 0000248330 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year 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. 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. The PA will provide pulmonary care in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

The primary role will be to assist with inpatient pulmonary responsibilities including collaborative care of new and follow up patients with pulmonary and sleep disorders.

How To Apply If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to apply, please contact Francesca Badalamenti, APP Recruiter, at [email protected] 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 Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Hours are subject to change based on department needs Essential Functions Coordinating care with pulmonologists and referring physicians Evaluating new consults and follow up visits in the hospital setting and documenting appropriately Ordering and follow up of appropriate testing Communicating assessment and plan on chronic respiratory failure patients at interdisciplinary rounds Interpreting results within scope of practice and disseminating test information to physicians and patients Advising patients on need for follow up care and facilitate scheduling with office staff Advising patients on medication use and side effects Prescribing in conjunction with physician input Assistance with coordinating and supervising procedures within scope of practice (bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, pulmonary function testing) Recognizes areas for improvement in divisional policies or patient care; initiates change; educate all involved in change Regularly communicates with physicians and staff concerning patient care issues Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary Contact a Physician Recruiter