Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant - Camden, New Jersey
Job Description
Join an award-winning team of dedicated clinicians who are committed to providing world-class patient care! Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is seeking an experienced physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our emergency department team on a part-time basis. This role offers flexibility, strong physician collaboration, and the opportunity to practice in a busy, community-focused emergency department within a highly respected health system.
The APC will provide high-quality, patient-centered emergency care to a diverse adult and pediatric population while working collaboratively with emergency medicine physicians, nursing staff, and support services.
Primary Responsibilities
Competitive Compensation, with an estimated base salary of $80 to $90 hourly.
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The APC will provide high-quality, patient-centered emergency care to a diverse adult and pediatric population while working collaboratively with emergency medicine physicians, nursing staff, and support services.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform medical screening exams, patient evaluations, and documentation in the ED
- Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and injuries across varying acuity levels
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and EKGs
- Develop and implement patient treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians
- Perform procedures appropriate to APC scope of practice (e.g., suturing, splinting, abscess I&D)
- Provide patient education, discharge instructions, and follow-up planning
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, evidence-based guidelines, and regulatory standards
- Participate in multidisciplinary communication to ensure safe, efficient patient care
- Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program
- Current New Jersey license in good standing
- National board certification (NCCPA or AANP/ANCC)
- BLS and ACLS required (PALS preferred or required upon hire)
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of EM experience as an APC
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
- Part of the Virtua Health system and Lourdes Health System campus
- Collaborative, physician-led care model
- Access to on-site specialty services and advanced diagnostic resources
- Commitment to quality, safety, and patient experience
- 32 ED beds
- Epic EMR
- Admission rate: 18-20%
Competitive Compensation, with an estimated base salary of $80 to $90 hourly.
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Camden, is just five miles east of Philadelphia, which is home to world-class universities, museums, theater, cuisine, and distinct neighborhoods. The world is truly at your doorstep!