Lead Physician Assistant (FT) Days - ICU Physician - Toms River, NJ - RWJBarnabas Health : Job Details

Job Description: Req #: 000#######Category: Physician AssistantStatus: Full-TimeShift: DayDepartment: ICU Physician - CMCLocation: Observation Associates, 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755Job SummaryThe 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 JobAdministration 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.TasksAttendance at the following:Monthly EHM Leadership MeetingMonthly APP Site Director Meetings Individual Site Department MeetingsMonthly meetings with the ED/HM DirectorMonthly communication with APP Regional DirectorAdministrative DutiesOrganize monthly schedule at the site and post on the websiteResponsible for verifying, approving and electronically submitting biweekly hours to payroll departmentResponsible for considering requests for paid time off (PTO).Notify Human Resources for any Leaves of Absence, Change in Status requests, and ResignationsResponsible for arranging coverage in the event of absence from a scheduled shift by an APP. Provide coverage if no other APP is availableAssist the ED/HM Director with yearly APP evaluationsAssist the ED/HM Director with performance related issuesInvolvement in relevant operational functions at the siteOnboarding of new APP s and routine chart reviewsExit interviewsRecognition ProjectsHiring, Interviewing, and Salary negotiations of new hiresTimely communication with the recruiting teamObserve associate practitioners during work shiftsAssist in providing APP Professional developmentWork mentoring and observation shifts of APP sResponsible 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.TasksWork clinical shifts Provide guidance with any Associate Practitioner issuesKnowledge And SkillsSuperlative communication skillsOutstanding interpersonal skillsSkill in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Demonstrated responsiveness and availability.Education And Work ExperienceSeasoned Clinical AcumenAppropriate Board Certification Physical RequirementsTravel to RWJBH offices and sitesAdditional InformationRWJBarnabas 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 Saint 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 center, 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 plans401 (k)PTOShort & Long Term DisabilityBasic Life & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsRWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer