Emergency Medicine Physician Job at Physicians Practice Enhancement in Red Bank, NJ

Job ID: 1416919

Physician Assistant / Associate | Emergency Medicine Job | Red Bank, NJ 07701

Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner - Full time Emergency Medicine

Physicians Practice Enhancement

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Job Description

PPE is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and team-oriented Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our Emergency Department at Bergen New Bridge. You will be focusing on patients with acute behavioral and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care in collaboration with emergency physicians, psychiatrists, and other behavioral health professionals in a fast-paced setting.

Job Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive medical assessments for patients presenting with behavioral health crises.

Initiate and manage treatment plans, including pharmacologic interventions

Collaborate with emergency physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, and nursing staff to provide integrated care

Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed

Participate in disposition planning, including referrals, transfers, or inpatient admissions

Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support

Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care

Qualifications

Current and unrestricted Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner license in NJ

Graduation from an accredited program

Board Certified

DEA licensure and prescriptive authority

BLS and ACLS certification (required); PALS preferred

Minimum of 1–2 years' experience in emergency medicine, or behavioral health with a passion for Pysch.
Psych training is not required.

Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and critical thinking skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Comfortable managing high-acuity behavioral health patients in an emergency setting

Working Hours

Full-time (typically 36–40 hours/week); includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by department coverage needs. Schedule is 7a-7p and 7p-7a.

Skills

We are seeking a dedicated professional who brings not only clinical expertise, but also compassion and understanding to every patient interaction, ensuring respectful and empathetic care.