Physician Assistant - OBGYN in Elizabeth, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Advance Practice Provider

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: OBGYN APPs Trinitas

Req #: 0000271612

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $57.69 - $93.41 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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

The OB/GYN Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive, high-quality medical care to obstetric and gynecologic patients in the hospital setting under the direction and supervision of an attending OB/GYN physician.

The PA participates in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients throughout the obstetric and gynecologic continuum of care.

The position may include responsibilities in Labor and Delivery, antepartum and postpartum care, gynecologic services, the operating room, emergency/urgent gynecologic evaluation, and inpatient consultations.

Schedule

• Per Diem
• Days/Nights
• 12 hours: 7a-7p or 7p-7a shifts
• Potential for 24h shifts

Essential Responsibilities Obstetric Care

• Evaluate and manage pregnant patients presenting to Labor and Delivery or other hospital-based services
• Obtain comprehensive histories and perform physical examinations
• Provide antepartum and postpartum assessment and management
• Assist with cesarian deliveries and other obstetric procedures as credentialed
• Participate in the management of obstetric emergencies and promptly escalate concerns to the attending physician

Gynecologic Care

• Evaluate patients presenting with acute and routine gynecologic conditions
• Perform focused and comprehensive gynecologic examinations as appropriate
• Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising/attending physician
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Manage common gynecologic conditions within established protocols and scope of practice
• Evaluate patients with abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, vaginal infections, and other gynecologic complaints
• Provide appropriate follow-up and discharge instructions
• Surgical/Operating Room Responsibilities
• Assist the OB/GYN physician with gynecologic and obstetric surgical procedures
• Perform preoperative and postoperative assessments
• Assist with patient preparation, positioning, surgical exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other duties as credentialed
• Participate in postoperative rounds and monitor patients for complications
• Communicate significant postoperative findings promptly to the attending physician
• Provide appropriate postoperative education and discharge planning

Inpatient Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds and reassess hospitalized OB/GYN patients
• Review laboratory results, imaging, vital signs, and clinical status
• Enter and manage orders within established hospital protocols and scope of practice
• Develop and update treatment plans in collaboration with the attending physician
• Complete admission histories, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required documentation
• Coordinate care with nursing, anesthesia, neonatology, surgery, emergency medicine, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and notify the attending physician when indicated

Emergency and Urgent Care

• Evaluate patients with urgent obstetric and gynecologic complaints
• Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially life-threatening conditions
• Initiate appropriate evaluation and stabilization measures within scope of practice
• Promptly involve the attending OB/GYN and other appropriate specialists when clinically indicated
• Participate in emergency response and resuscitation activities as required by hospital policy and credentialing

Patient Care and Communication

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and culturally responsive care
• Explain diagnoses, treatment options, procedures, medications, and follow-up recommendations to patients and families
• Obtain informed consent when authorized and appropriate
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and hospital policies
• Advocate for patient safety a Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records
• Comply with hospital bylaws, credentialing requirements, clinical protocols, and applicable federal and state regulations
• Practice within the PA's education, training, privileges, and legally authorized scope of practice
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance activities
• Maintain required professional licensure, certifications, continuing education, and hospital privileges

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current unrestricted NJ Physician Assistant license
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS certification as required by hospital policy and position responsibilities
• Additional certifications, such as NRP, may be required depending on Labor and Delivery responsibilities
• Previous OB/GYN, women's health, surgical, or hospital-based experience preferred
• Eligible for hospital credentialing and clinical privileges appropriate to the position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of obstetric and gynecologic assessment and management
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to obstetric and gynecologic emergencies
• Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professional standards

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to work in a hospital environment and respond to urgent patient-care needs
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to assist with patient positioning and clinical procedures as required
• Ability to participate in operating room and Labor and Delivery activities
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, or on-call shifts as required by the position

Reporting Relationship

The OB/GYN Physician Assistant reports clinically to the designated attending OB/GYN physician(s) and administratively to the appropriate hospital or departmental leadership.