Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Lead Physician Assistant (FT) Days - ER Physician - Elizabeth, NJ in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Lead Physician Assistant (FT) Days - ER Physician - Elizabeth, NJReq #:0000157928
Category:Physician Assistant
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Emergency Medicine Associates
Department:ER Physician - Trinitas
Location:
Emergency Medicine Associates, 225 Williamson St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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 Cooperman 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 c enter, 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