Immediate need for a certified Physician Assistant to join a well established Emergency group. Lets Discuss
Location: Bergen County, New Jersey
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Starting at $130,000 annually
Schedule: 12-hour shifts
Commute: Approximately 10 minutes from New York City
Position Overview
A well-established hospital system in Bergen County, New Jersey is seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Physician Assistant to join its busy Emergency Department.
This is an opportunity to work in a modern emergency care environment alongside experienced physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary clinical teams. The department treats a high annual patient volume and provides care across both the main Emergency Department and a dedicated Fast Track area.
The successful candidate should be comfortable managing a broad range of emergency presentations and working efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Practice Environment
The Emergency Department features:
- Approximately 40 treatment rooms.
- High annual patient volume.
- Dedicated Fast Track services.
- Advanced CT and ultrasound capabilities.
- Modern airway and emergency equipment.
- Integrated electronic medical record system.
- Around-the-clock access to interventional cardiac services.
- Neurology and neurosurgical support.
- Pediatric hospitalist coverage.
- Critical care/intensivist support.
- Close collaboration with attending emergency physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Clinical Responsibilities
Main Emergency Department
The PA will evaluate and treat patients presenting with a variety of moderate- to high-acuity medical and traumatic conditions.
Responsibilities include:
- Performing focused and comprehensive patient assessments.
- Developing differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies.
- Managing acute medical and trauma-related presentations.
- Working closely with supervising/attending physicians on complex cases.
- Participating in emergency resuscitation and stabilization.
- Providing appropriate consultations and coordinating patient care.
- Documenting assessments, treatment, and disposition accurately.
- Supporting safe transitions, admissions, and discharges.
Fast Track
The PA will independently manage a high volume of lower-acuity emergency and urgent-care presentations.
Common cases may include:
- Minor orthopedic injuries.
- Sprains and strains.
- Simple lacerations.
- Minor infections.
- Rashes and uncomplicated dermatologic conditions.
- Other routine urgent-care complaints.
Responsibilities include:
- Efficient patient evaluation and diagnosis.
- Treatment and minor procedures within scope of practice.
- Appropriate ordering and review of diagnostic testing.
- Patient education and discharge instructions.
- Timely disposition and follow-up planning.
- Collaboration with nursing and ancillary staff to maintain efficient patient flow.
Schedule
The department operates around the clock with 12-hour shifts, including:
- 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
- 11:00 AM 11:00 PM
- 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
Typical scheduling expectations include:
- Approximately 2 overnight shifts per 6-week scheduling block, with occasional additional overnight coverage.
- Approximately 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block.
- Approximately 2 on-call days per 6-week block.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Master's-level Physician Assistant education.
- Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department experience.
- Current and unrestricted New Jersey Physician Assistant license.
- Current NCCPA certification.
- Active DEA registration.
- New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances registration.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
