Physician Assistant - JCM-Orthopedic APP's - JCMC-Jersey City-NJ

Job Title: Physician Assistant - JCM

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: Orthopedic APP's - JCMC

Req#: 0000190404

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

RWJBH is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant in the orthopaedic department at Jersey City Medical Center. The Physician Assistant is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods. The Physician Assistant provides care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment, and management to restore, maintain, and improve the health status of patients.

• Participates in the clinical management of orthopaedic patients, supporting both surgical and non-surgical care, while actively engaging with residents and attending physicians in a collaborative learning environment.
• Independently manages patients in the outpatient orthopaedic clinic, including splinting, casting, suture/staple removal, and overseeing nonoperative and post-operative care plans.
• Responsible for hospital-based care including inpatient rounding, emergency room consultations, pre- and post-op management, wound care (e.g., dressings, wound vacs), discharges, and occasional surgical assistance.
• Manages care for patients across orthopaedic subspecialties, including total joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder), trauma (Level 2), hand, pediatric, and spine cases.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current NJ PA license required
• NCCPA certification required
• CDS required
• DEA required
• BLS required

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day shift
• 40 hours/week

Essential Functions:

• Evaluation and treatment of all patients on orthopaedic service or those with orthopaedic injuries, complaints, concerns, or diagnoses.
• Evaluation of admitted and emergency room patients through consultations.
• Perform orthopaedic consultation, history and physical examination, admission and discharge orders.
• Perform orthopaedic procedures necessary for complete work up, diagnosis, and treatment of orthopaedic injuries and complaints.
• Order xrays and advanced imaging studies based on fracture pattern and necessity.
• Fracture reductions as directed by supervising physician and department protocol.
• Apply casts, splints and skeletal traction as directed by supervising physician and department protocol.
• Administer local anesthesia and therapeutic injections and aspirations.
• Placement and discontinuation of surgical drains and dressing changes.
• Suture, I&D and care for wounds associated with orthopaedic injuries, including the changing of dressings and removal of sutures and staples.
• Communicate with healthcare personnel inside and outside of the hospital to facilitate patient care.
• Act as first assist in the operating room in order to facilitate room set-up and turnover, closure of surgical incisions, application of splints post-operatively.
• Bills for patient services based on CMS and NJ State Board Regulations.
• Leads or participates in training on HIPAA, OSHA, and compliance policies.
• Collaborates with supervising physicians on diagnoses and treatment plans.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties may change with or without notice.

Additional Information:

RWJBarnabas Health offers a market-competitive Total Rewards package to support employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Employee Discounts (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)

Why Choose RWJBarnabas Health?

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's premier academic health system providing compassionate, high-quality, and equitable care. We aim to improve health outcomes in local communities while supporting employees with a best-in-class work experience. Our focus on education, research, and community engagement helps advance health equity across the state.

Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.