Physician Assistant

Description

The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide health care services to patients under the direction of a physician. PA's 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.