Hackensack Meridian Health

Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery, Per Diem JFK

Job ID
2022-111257
Department
Neuroscience
Site
HMHMG Specialty Care 570
Job Location
US-NJ-Edison
Position Type
Per Diem
Shift
Day
Shift Hours
Varied
Weekend Work
Weekends as Needed
On Call Work
No On-Call Required
Holiday Work
As Needed

Overview

This health care professional is a physician assistant (PA) on the neurosurgery staff of the Neuroscience Department at JFK whose primary function is the co-management of patients (i.e., their diagnosis and treatment) under the supervision of the neurosurgical and pain management physicians within the recognized standards of practice as defined by the NJ State Department of Health.

Responsibilities

  1. Inpatient responsibilities: In cooperation with the attending physician, the PA admits patients to the hospital on behalf of the admitting neurosurgeon, performs consultations, and discharges neurosurgical patients.  The PA performs daily rounds on neurosurgical inpatients and consultations in the ICU and medical/surgical units, formulating treatment plans in consultation with the responsible neurosurgeon.  The PA will perform preoperative and postoperative evaluations of patients as directed by the neurosurgeon.  The PA will participate in the informed consent process as necessary for identified surgical cases. The PA will assist with neurosurgical procedures within their training and experience at the discretion of the neurosurgeon.  Additional procedures, including but not limited to shunt tap, CSF specimen collection, lumbar puncture, ventriculostomy placement, dressing changes, placement of fiducials, suture placement and suture removal will be performed by the PA within their training and experience at the discretion of the neurosurgeon.  These responsibilities will apply to each facility at which a neurosurgeon has privileges and at the discretion of the neurosurgical team.  Assignment of responsibilities including days of the week and specific roles will be in cooperation with and at the discretion of the neurosurgeons/designated team lead.   
  2. Outpatient responsibilities:  The PA will evaluate neurosurgical patients and consultations in the emergency room on behalf of the covering neurosurgeon.  The PA will assist in the ambulatory clinic evaluations as assigned by the neurosurgery/pain management team.  The PA will serve as a back-up and clinical resource for the neurosurgical/pain management ambulatory care nurse(s) assigned to outpatient phone calls and management of outpatient clinical issues including but not limited to reviewing imaging, laboratory and neurophysiological test results.  The PA will also serve as a clinical resource for the OR scheduling and pre-certification staff.  These responsibilities will apply to each facility at which a neurosurgeon has an ambulatory clinic and at the discretion of the neurosurgical team.  Assignment of responsibilities including days of the week and specific roles will be in cooperation with and at the discretion of the neurosurgeons/designated team lead.
  3. Documentation responsibilities: The PA will ensure the timely documentation of patient encounters in either the electronic or written medical record, as applicable, in adherence with hospital requirements  and recognized industry standards. Admitting history and physical examination, admitting, preoperative and postoperative orders, progress notes, and discharge summaries will be entered into the medical record by the PA at the discretion of the attending physician.  The PA will meet all obligations with respect to credentialing for hospital privileges and insurance participation and maintain said privileges and participation in good standing.   The PA will maintain their required licensures/certifications in good-standing including the necessary continuing medical education required to maintain said licensures/certifications.  The PA team will work in concert with the supervising physicians/designated team lead to ensure adequate coverage is in place for inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, call coverage, vacation absences, and CME activities.
  4. General responsibilities:  The PA will assist in communication with referring physician offices, consulting/admitting physicians, transfer hospitals, emergency personnel, vendors and contractors to ensure surgical coordination of patient care.  The PA will help coordinate all needed ancillary and hospital services. The PA will help educate patients and their families on illness management and formulate plans for implementing all needed medical treatments and interventions including assisting patients and their families in identifying and utilizing resources which will lead to optimum outcomes.  The PA will participate in division and department meetings, quality improvement activities, educational programs and other activities as determined by the neurosurgical team.
  5. Other duties and/or projects may be assigned at the discretion of the neurosurgery team.
  6. The PA will adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Contacts: Regular contact with medical personnel, patients, families and accompanying visitors.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required: 

 

  1. Graduate of a U.S. school accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on the Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
  2. Masters preferred



Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred: 

 

  1. At least two years of practice as a surgical Physician Assistant
  2. Neuroscience experience preferred
  3. EPIC experience preferred

 

Required Certification/Licensing: 

  1. NJ Physician Assistant License - P.A.
  2. NJ Controlled Dangerous Substances Physician Certification - C.D.S.
  3. Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate - DEA

 

Preferred Certification/Licensing:   

  1. Basic and Advanced Life Support

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Starting Minimum Rate

Starting at $1,173.95 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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