Physician Assistant

About the Role:

The Port Authority is actively looking for a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) with benefits for its Office of Medical Services.  The Office of Medical Services delivers occupational health services that focus on providing a productive, safe and healthy workforce. 

This position is located on-site at our Office of Medical Services located at 241 Erie Street Jersey City, NJ 07310 

Responsibilities:

• The Physician Assistant’s tasks shall include, but are not limited to the following for all Port Authority/PATH employees, including new hires:
• Performing assessments in connection with injury-on-duty evaluations
• Performing job fitness for duty examinations upon request  
• Annual physical examinations 
• Conducting DOT and non-DOT pre-placement/promotional physicals, OSHA and federally mandated examinations as required. 
• Performing assessments in connection with workplace injury evaluations according to New York State and New Jersey Workers’ Compensation guidelines   
• Monitoring performance of required medical screenings to ensure timely completion  
• Ensuring that employees are appropriately returned to duty from an injury on duty or job fitness evaluation within industry standards  
• Responding to medical emergencies and providing health safety programs for Port Authority/PATH employees 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Possess a minimum of one (1) year to two (2) of clinical experience in occupational medicine, emergency medicine, urgent care or related field
• Possess a valid license to practice medicine in either the State of New York or the State of New Jersey, in compliance with the assigned work location
• Nurse Practitioner must possess a New York State Nursing License, Registered Professional Nurse or New Jersey Nursing License – Registered Nurse (RN)

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of OSHA, Workers Compensation and relevant federal regulations
• Certified Medical Review Officer (MRO)   
• Certified by the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners to perform CDL medical examinations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork skills  

 
Selection Process

The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s).  Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.
 
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:
 
Minimum: $110,474   Midpoint: $143,613   Maximum: $176,748

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business, and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required on business needs.