Physician Assistant - Surgical

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Physician Assistant

• Surgical Job Category Staff & Executive

• Medical (Clinical) - Physician Assistant Department RWJ-Otolaryngology Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating universitywide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Physician Assistant-Surgical in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery within the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The Physician Assistant participates in a collegial relationship with the physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals. The role includes taking histories, making assessments, ordering lab tests, reviewing and reporting diagnostic lab values, conducting outpatient clinics, and assisting physicians in the OR.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Examines patient, performs a comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.

• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as imaging, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.

• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provisions of continuity of care.

• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.

• Perioperative management of surgical patients.

• Inpatient rounds and outpatient office visits.

• Emergency room consultations.

• Assists with surgical procedures.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 35S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 107562.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 130053.000 Annual Maximum Salary 155128.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE, Local 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduated from a Physician Assistant Program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

• In the case of a new graduate, they may be considered under the condition that he/she successfully takes and passes the Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and the New Jersey License examination from the State Board of Medical Examiners-Physician Assistant Advisory Committee on the first available date following his/her graduation.

Certifications/Licenses

• Certification from the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• New Jersey License from the State Board of Medical Examiners-Physician Advisory Committee.

• BLS is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, lifting, traveling, etc.

Special Conditions

• All requirements must be met prior to employment.

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1483 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Have you graduated from a Physician Assistant Program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)?

• Yes

• No

• Do you currently hold a certification from the National Commission for Certification by Physician Assistants (NCCPA)?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application