Lead Physician Assistant (FT) Days – ER Physician – Jersey City, NJ

Req #: 0000185258

Category: Physician Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department: ER Physician – JCMC

Location:

Emergency Medicine Associates, 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider Site Director, will act as a clinical leader and mentor working collaboratively with APPs at that site and the Medical Director to develop and improve department operations; to meet patient satisfaction and productivity metrics by improving systems and processes at the sites. The APP site director will act as a liaison between APPs at the clinical sites, the physician staff, and the corporate office by providing strong and accessible leadership.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Administration

Participate in management meetings at the site in order to successfully communicate information to APP s. Provide administrative support and leadership to the APP s at the site.

Tasks:

Attendance at the following:

• Monthly EHM Leadership Meeting
• Monthly APP Site Director Meetings
• Individual Site Department Meetings
• Monthly meetings with the ED/HM Director
• Monthly communication with APP Regional Director

Administrative Duties:

• Organize monthly schedule at the site and post on the website
• Responsible for verifying, approving and electronically submitting biweekly hours to payroll department
• Responsible for considering requests for paid time off (PTO).
• Notify Human Resources for any Leaves of Absence, Change in Status requests, and Resignations
• Responsible for arranging coverage in the event of absence from a scheduled shift by an APP. Provide coverage if no other APP is available
• Assist the ED/HM Director with yearly APP evaluations
• Assist the ED/HM Director with performance related issues
• Involvement in relevant operational functions at the site
• Onboarding of new APP s and routine chart reviews
• Exit interviews
• Recognition Projects
• Hiring, Interviewing, and Salary negotiations of new hires
• Timely communication with the recruiting team
• Observe associate practitioners during work shifts
• Assist in providing APP Professional development
• Work mentoring and observation shifts of APP s
• Responsible for other duties necessary for the efficient functioning of the APPs at the particular ED/HM site.

Clinical

The EM/HM PA/NP is prepared to deliver primary health care, including but not limited to: recognition & management of common illnesses and injuries in the Emergency Department setting, some of which may be determined by protocol; provision of care across the health care continuum with emphasis on the early detection and treatment of disease as well as prevention.

Tasks

• Work clinical shifts
• Provide guidance with any Associate Practitioner issues

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Superlative communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Skill in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated responsiveness and availability.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Seasoned Clinical Acumen
• Appropriate Board Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel to RWJBH offices and sites

Additional Information:

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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