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VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL - EM - STAFF PA
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 • 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 Qualifications • 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 About the Emergency Department • 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% Interested in learning more? Apply today!
Competitive Compensation, with an estimated base salary of $80 to $90 hourly.
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Job Benefits: - Competitive compensation - Paid professional liability insurance coverage - Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program - Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S. - Stability of a respected industry leader - Free virtual CME