Town Physical Therapy·Maywood, New Jersey
The Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations across various medical settings, including ICU and emergency care. They are responsible for performing advanced clinical procedures, managing acute and chronic conditions, and maintaining accurate medical records for billing and compliance.
Conduct thorough patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and vital signs documentation, ensuring accurate and complete clinical data collection.
Perform diagnostic evaluations utilizing EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks, integrating laboratory results, imaging reports, and other pertinent data for comprehensive patient care.
Assist in the management of acute and chronic conditions across various specialties including hospital medicine, emergency medicine, ICU, neonatal intensive care (NICU), pediatric (PICU), geriatrics, and primary care.
Administer injections and medications safely following aseptic techniques while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality standards.
Provide advanced procedures such as suturing, airway management, ventilator support, catheterization (including cardiac catheterization), spinal taps, and gastric lavage under supervision or independently as appropriate.
Support triage processes in urgent care and emergency room settings by prioritizing patient needs based on acuity levels and facilitating timely interventions.
Participate in clinical research trials, data collection efforts, and quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and advancing medical knowledge.
Engage in discharge planning, post-acute care coordination, hospice & palliative medicine services, and health coaching to promote continuity of care beyond the clinical setting.
Maintain accurate medical records using electronic health record (EHR) systems like eClinicalWorks or Cerner; ensure proper coding with ICD-10/ICD-9 codes and CPT coding for billing purposes.
Contribute to infection control protocols, radiation safety procedures during imaging or therapy sessions, and adhere to hospital standards including NCQA guidelines for outpatient clinics.
Demonstrate proficiency in handling complex cases involving infectious disease care, trauma management at Level I/II trauma centers, occupational health issues, addiction counseling, or esthetic laser treatments when applicable.
Extensive experience with EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks for documentation and data management.
Proficiency in performing clinical procedures including suturing, phlebotomy, IV infusion administration, dialysis support, dermal fillers (nice-to-have), DME management (durable medical equipment), and outpatient clinic workflows.
Strong knowledge of physiology principles relevant to patient assessment and diagnostic evaluation across age groups from neonatal ventilator support to geriatric care.
Demonstrated expertise in acute pain management strategies and medication administration tailored to individual patient needs.
Familiarity with CPT coding practices for billing procedures related to outpatient visits or procedures; understanding of ICD-10/ICD-9 coding standards for diagnoses documentation.
Experience managing complex cases involving ventilator support in ICU settings or neonatal units; Level I/II trauma center experience is highly desirable.
Ability to perform basic life support (BLS) certifications; knowledge of airway management techniques essential for emergency interventions.
Skilled in telehealth platforms for remote consultations; capable of integrating telemedicine into routine practice when necessary.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate patients on health coaching topics such as nutrition or family planning while maintaining professionalism within diverse healthcare environments.
Strong organizational skills for managing multiple priorities including intake assessments, discharge planning, clinical trials participation, and data collection efforts aligned with hospital standards. Join our team as we deliver compassionate healthcare through expert clinical practice combined with innovative approaches that improve lives every day!
Candidates must have extensive experience with EMR systems and proficiency in advanced clinical procedures such as suturing and ventilator support. Expertise in medical coding (ICD/CPT) and experience in Level I/II trauma centers is highly desirable.
Market context
In New Jersey, administration roles in healthcare often draw steady demand because offices need staff who can manage insurance communication, documentation, and day-to-day coordination. These positions are competitive when candidates bring computer literacy, comfort speaking with insurers, and prior medical reimbursement experience; the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time. Before applying, review whether your experience with reimbursement workflows and patient-facing or insurer-facing communication matches the posting.