Physician Assistant Pediatric Emergency Medicine

19 days ago
New Jersey$164KFull TimeEmergency Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine PA – $164K+ in United States.

Key Responsibilities

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Requirements

  • Required Qualifications Education: Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
  • Licensure & Certifications: Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant License.
  • Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $164K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine PA – $164K+.

Key Skills

Pediatric emergency medicinePatient assessmentDiagnostic studiesPharmacologyEvidence-based medicineClinical documentationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationInfection controlSafety protocolsMentoringClinical researchMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Suite
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Position Insights

Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Emergency Medicine position at Hackensack Meridian Health is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New Jersey.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric emergency medicine, Patient assessment, Diagnostic studies, Pharmacology, Evidence-based medicine, Clinical documentation, Patient education, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will manage day-to-day patient needs in the Pediatric Emergency department under physician supervision. Responsibilities include performing physical assessments, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medication, and facilitating coordinated care within the multidisciplinary ...

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid leave, Tuition reimbursement, Retirement benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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