PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRN - SALEM
Salem, New Jersey
Overview
Our PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRN - SALEM are clinical innovators who utilize the scientific process and national standards as a framework for providing extraordinary care while functioning within scope of practice and as part of a collaborative team with physicians and other team members. They serve as clinicians, health care researchers, professional educators, interdisciplinary consultants, and patient advocates.
Success Profile
We’ve identified several PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRN - SALEM personality traits that best fit within our organizational infrastructure, company culture, and shared values. Are you a match?
- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Compassionate
- Results-Driven
- Strategic
- Clinical Excellence
Culture
At Cooper University Health Care, we’ve built an environment where everyone is passionate about learning, healing, and service. Making this mission a reality means cultivating supportive, inspiration-focused conversations between our team members at every level. We’re proud of the purpose-driven culture our team shares, and the outcomes it produces for our patients.
Cooper Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are valued members of our medical staff and work collaboratively with our health care teams across the organization. Our APPs work at top of license, providing high quality, compassionate care to patients in primary, acute, and specialty care settings.
- Eileen F. Campbell MSN, APN
Chief Advanced Practice Provider
Employee Voices
Benefits
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403(b)
As a way to jumpstart your retirement savings, Cooper University Health Care will have 3% of your compensation automatically deducted from your pay each payroll period and contributed to your account under the plan with Fidelity Investments.
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Medical/Dental
Cooper offers multiple health plans through Independence Administrators (IA) which give you expanded access through the national Blue Card PPO program. Cooper offers dental benefits through Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier and Sun Life DMO.
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Tuition Reimbursement
Cooper University Health Care believes that ongoing education is important, both personally and professionally. If you are a benefit eligible, full-time, or part-time team member authorized to work at least 20 hours per week, you are eligible for Tuition Assistance.
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Educational Stipend
Cooper offers an annual educational stipend based on your employment status. These funds can be used for educational conferences, trainings, subscriptions, etc. In addition, Cooper covers the renewal cost of licenses and certifications that are required for your position. As a nationally recognized academic health system, Cooper offers many learning opportunities including free CE/CME events. There are many opportunities to continue your professional growth as a team member at Cooper!
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Peer Connection Support Group
Our APP Peer Support & Connection team is here to provide nonjudgmental, confidential support to APPs who are experiencing distress or simply looking for connection with other team members.
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Professional Development
There are many opportunities to get involved in precepting, mentorship, research, Interprofessional education, grand rounds and presentations.
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AP Council
Our AP Council promotes opportunities that enhance our APP’s professional growth & development from novice to expert. All are encouraged to get involved in our Engagement, Professional Development and Orientation/Transition Committees for fun, learning and networking opportunities!
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APP Symposium Committee
Cooper APPs host an annual APP Symposium, an in person educational event. This is a great way to continue your education, sharpen our presentation skills and network with colleagues.
Responsibilities
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRN - SALEM
Salem, NJJob ID 21956Job Type Per DiemShift DaySpecialty Physician AssistantAt Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
Short Description: Per Diem Emergency Department Position Memorial Hospital, Salem, New Jersey
Per Diem Emergency Department (APN or PA)
- A wonderful opportunity for an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant looking to serve patients in a busy rural emergency department
- Per Diem Commitment: 2 weekend days in six weeks
- Shift Type/Hours: Per diem, 10a-10p
- Provide care to a variety of common urgent and non-urgent health conditions for all ages Experience must include ability to independently perform common minor procedures including suturing, draining abscesses, interpreting x-rays, EKG interpretation, central line placement, intubations, chest tubes, paracentesis, etc.
- Qualifications include a minimum of 3 years of experience as an APN or Physician Assistant in the emergency department setting
- Ability to function autonomously, ability to assess acuity of patients, to diagnose and treat common minor illnesses/conditions such as URI, UTI, sprains and strains, back pain, lacerations, abscesses, acute pain conditions in addition to care of critically ill patients with MI, stroke and sepsis.
- Must be board certified and licensed to practice in the state of New Jersey
Experience Required
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience as an APN or Physician Assistant in the emergency department setting
Education Requirements
Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
License/Certification Requirements
Required License/Certifications/ Registration:
NJ Physician Assistant or NJ Nurse Practitioner Licensed.
Current American Heart Association-BLS/ACLS/PALS Certification
Physician Assistant - NCCPA certification is required.
Special Requirements
Schedule Hours/Days:Per Diem - varies