Description
The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide health care services to patients under the direction of a physician. PAs are academically and clinically trained to perform many of the routine but time-consuming tasks that physicians usually do and are accountable for their own actions and accountable to their supervising physicians.
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Edison, NJ
As of the date of this posting, RCCA offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. In addition to the salary, we provide:
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Wellness program
- Health savings account - Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Tuition discounts with numerous universities
- Employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance
We believe these benefits underscore our commitment to the well-being and professional growth of our employees.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
- Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
- Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
- Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
- Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
- Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
- Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- Assists physician with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated competency dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Education and Experience:
- Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or;
- Completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program.
- State accreditation based on certifying exam.
- Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a recertification examination every six years.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and moving.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
- Frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and patient body fluids.
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