Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - OB/GYN of East Brunswick

Will consider experienced Nurse Practitioners. 

• Full-service OB/GYN Practice
• Locations in East Brunswick, Piscataway, and Edison
• Providers include: 6 Physicians, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 1 Physician Assistant and growing.

The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive women’s health care across the lifespan, including preventive care, gynecologic services, and support in obstetric care. This role requires a patient-centered provider who is comfortable managing routine and complex clinical scenarios in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Practices under the standard procedure established for the Physician Assistant role consistent with Company policy and in accordance with all legal requirements.
• Conducts age-appropriate, comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examination.
• Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiological, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy.
• Provides routine gynecologic are, including annual well-woman exams, PAP smears and breast exams, contraceptive counseling and management, STI and STD screening and treatment.
• Assists in obstetric care, including prenatal and postpartum visits, patient education and counseling, monitoring low-risk pregnancies.
• Diagnoses and manages common gynecologic conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding, Vaginitis and sexually transmitted infections, menopause-related conditions.
• Performs in-office procedures, including IUD and Nexplanon insertions/removals, endometrial biopsies, and performs colposcopies and other procedures provided it is within their scope of practice and training.
• Orders, interprets, and follows up on diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Prescribes medications in accordance with state regulations and collaborative agreement.
• Collaborates closely with OB/GYN physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Consults with supervising physicians or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
• Provides patient education on preventive health, reproductive health, and treatment plans.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.
• Other assigned activities within scope of practice and training as determined by the group, including first assisting in surgical procedures, rounding on postpartum and post-operative patients, patient telephone triage, etc.
• Confers with patients in person and by phone/electronically, collaborates with others in the department to ensure a smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care.
• Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the practice.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
• Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.

• Strong clinical knowledge of women’s health, gynecology, and obstetrics
• Proficiency in performing gynecologic exams and office-based procedures
• Excellent communication, patient counseling skills, and bedside manners
• Ability to build rapport and provide compassionate, culturally competent care
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple patients and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail
• Team-oriented mindset
• Strong understanding of healthcare principles, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology
• Strong computer proficiency and understanding and knowledge of EHR and healthcare technologies
• Willingness to pursue continuing education and stay updated on advances in Women’s Health
• Ability to work at each practice location as scheduled - East Brunswick, Piscataway, Edison

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS)
• NCCPA Board Certification
• 2+ years OB/GYN or Women’s Health with strong, independent obstetrics experience, required.
• Experience with office-based procedures such as IUD and Nexplanon insertions and removals as well as endometrial biopsy.
• Must have current unrestricted NJ Physician Assistant license Controlled Substance Registration (CDS), and DEA.
• eClinicalWorks (EMR) experience a plus.
• Enrolled/participating with NJ insurance payors a plus.