Full Job Description
About Us: Vanguard Medical Group is an independent primary care group practice with 11 offices in Northern and Central New Jersey. Our commitment to providing evidence-based healthcare is driven by our dedication to achieving quality outcomes that improve the health and safety of our patients and the populations we manage. We also prioritize the well-being of our team, ensuring they have a positive work-life balance, are engaged at VMG, and experience fulfillment at work.
Position Overview: We’re hiring a Physician Assistant for full-time hours in our Jersey City, NJ office. The Physician Assistant will promote and maintain health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
Schedule: Full-time, may require evening and rotational Saturday shifts.
- Paid Onsite Parking
Responsibilities:
- Collaboration: Collaborate with physicians to identify and address patient care issues, offer relevant insights, and implement physician instructions for effective patient care.
- Patient Evaluation: Evaluate patient health through interviews, physical exams, and medical history reviews.
- Diagnostic Testing: Identify medical conditions by conducting or ordering tests like X-rays, EKGs, and lab studies, and interpret the results.
- Patient Records: Maintain detailed patient records in Athena and other electronic systems.
- Medical Procedures: Perform various medical procedures, including administering injections, suturing, wound care, and immunizations.
- Patient Education: Educate and counsel patients on treatment plans, growth and development, family planning, emotional well-being, and health maintenance.
- Patient Management: Develop and implement comprehensive patient management plans for seamless care continuity.
- Compliance: Ensure a safe and compliant work environment by adhering to established procedures, rules, and regulations, with a focus on infection control.
- Professional Development: Stay current with federal, state, and local laws and professional requirements, and provide guidance on necessary actions.
- Continuing Education: Stay updated with the latest medical advancements and practices by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, networking, and participating in professional societies.
- Team Collaboration: Contribute to the growth of the healthcare team by providing information, educational opportunities, and hands-on experiences.
- Quality Patient Care: Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team to achieve common objectives and deliver high-quality patient care.
Qualifications:
- Physician Assistant Certification
- Licensure: Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/Physician Assistant Advisory (or ability to obtain licensure by the hire date).
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in an outpatient primary care office, preferably family or internal medicine.
Benefits:
- Paid Assigned Onsite Parking
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- 401(k) plans with employer match.
- Leadership opportunities.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
Life at Vanguard:
We are the innovators and visionaries in medical science, with the health of our patients as the ultimate goal. To take care of our patients, we hire warm and caring professionals who value and respect others, and who seek to achieve excellence in all they do. We take care of our team too! We offer a unique work environment where you can maximize your capabilities and contributions, and we value everyone’s input.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $128,606.00 – $134,999.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- Primary care: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- PA-C (Preferred)
- Physician Assistant License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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