Physician Assistant - FT Night Surgery JCMC

Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant

Position Summary

The Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) is an advanced practice provider responsible for the comprehensive management of trauma patients admitted to the Trauma Service. The PA works collaboratively with the Trauma Attending of the Week, Trauma Medical Director, consulting services, residents, nursing, and ancillary staff to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with American College of Surgeons standards and RWJBarnabas Health policies.

• Essential Responsibilities
• Manage all patients admitted to the Trauma Service
• Perform initial and follow-up evaluations
• Complete history and physical examinations
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the attending surgeon
• Monitor clinical progress and promptly communicate significant changes to the attending surgeon
• Cook up multidisciplinary patient care, Emergency Department
• Evaluate trauma consultations
• Respond to Trauma Alert/Activation patients according to hospital protocol
• Perform secondary surveys and tertiary examinations
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and consultations
• Aid in trauma resuscitations
• Perform procedures within credentialing and privileges, including:
• Laceration repair
• Chest tube placement and management
• Central venous catheter insertion
• FAST examination
• Wound exploration and bedside debridement
• Removal of drains, chest tubes, and staples
• Incision and drainage procedures
• Operate in the Operating Room as first assistant when requested
• Assist with perioperative patient management
• Participate in postoperative care
• Document in a timely manner, including:
• Admission H&Ps
• Trauma consult notes
• Daily progress notes
• Procedure notes
• Transfer notes
• Discharge summaries
• Medication reconciliation
• Discharge instructions
• Trauma clinic documentation
• Billing documentation compliant with CMS and institutional policies
• Collaborate with:
• Acute Care Surgery
• Surgical ICU
• Emergency Medicine
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Anesthesia
• Nursing
• Case Management
• Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Pharmacy
• Radiology
• Care Coordination
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds
• Communicate with consulting services
• Coordinate rehabilitation placement and discharge planning
• Provide patient and family education
• Arrange outpatient follow-up
• Quality Improvement
• Participate in Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) activities
• Attend trauma multidisciplinary conferences and M&M conferences
• Support trauma registry documentation as needed
• Participate in trauma education initiatives
• Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current NCCPA certification
• Current New Jersey PA license
• DEA registration
• BLS and ACLS certification
• ATLS certification preferred, acceptable to obtain after hire
• Prior trauma, emergency medicine, surgery, or critical care experience preferred
• Schedule
• Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
• Weekend and holiday coverage
• Coverage may include:
• Emergency Department trauma evaluations
• Trauma inpatient service
• Operating Room
• Reporting Relationship
• The Trauma Surgery PA reports to APP leadership and works under the supervision of the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery attending physicians in accordance with New Jersey law and RWJBarnabas Health policies
• Additional Information
• Benefits and Perks
• At RWJBarnabasHealth, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
• 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 Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
• Choosing RWJBarnabasHealth!
• RWJBarnabasHealth is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.
• We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.
• As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
• RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state.
• We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
• Equal Opportunity Employer