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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Infectious Disease (Inpatient) New Jersey

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community medical centerToms River, NJtoday
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant — Infectious Disease (Inpatient) — New JerseyRWJ Barnabas Health has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join inpatient consultation and follow-up service with a well-established private practice in Central New Jersey. Affiliated primarily with Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ, the role is 100% in-patient focused and work in collaboration with or under the supervision of our Infectious Diseases Physician(s). No outpatient clinic or nursing home responsibilities. We welcome you to join a dynamic, forward-thinking Infectious Disease practice embedded within a vibrant 500+ bed multi-specialty teaching hospital in New Jersey — where clinical excellence meets community impact and academic engagement. This position offers a structured, transparent compensation model that combines a competitive base salary with a productivity (wRVU) incentive, so your earning potential grows directly with your clinical output. About the Practice Young, enthusiastic and collaborative ID Physician group, team-based culture Deeply involved in community-based infectious disease care Focus on inpatient consultations and subsequent hospital care, including complex and immunocompromised patients Active in antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention efforts at our affiliated hospital(s) Supportive, collegial environment with billing, scheduling, and administrative support provided by the practice Candidate Requirements Active, unencumbered New Jersey license as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) National certification in good standing (ANCC or AANP for NP; NCCPA for PA)DEA registration (or eligibility/willingness to obtain) Experience in infectious disease, internal medicine, hospital medicine, or critical care strongly preferred Comfortable managing complex hospitalized patients including immunocompromised conditions Able to work under New Jersey's required collaborative practice/joint protocol arrangement with a supervising physician Strong documentation and coding discipline — visit-level accuracy (CPT coding) directly affects incentive compensation Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working within a data-informed, productivity-based pay structure
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Clinical (Inpatient — Primary Focus)
  • Conduct daily inpatient infectious disease follow-up visits (subsequent hospital care) at the practice's affiliated hospital(s)
  • Round on an average panel of approximately 25 hospitalized patients per day
  • Collaborate with the supervising infectious disease physician(s), hospitalists, and intensivists on diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Accurately document and code visit levels (CPT 99232 / 99233, and applicable add-on codes such as G0545) to ensure appropriate reimbursement
  • Assist with antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention/control activities in coordination with the hospital
  • ScheduleFull-time, Monday through Friday inpatient rounding1-in-3 weekend rotation (approximately 17 weekends per year), compensated separately from weekday duties (see Compensation & Benefits)
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Productivity (wRVU) incentive: Eligible for a quarterly productivity bonus based on inpatient wRVU volume above an annual threshold. Full details provided at offer stage.
  • Weekend coverage pay: Separate compensation for the 1-in-3 weekend rotation, structured on a per-diem or per-encounter basis (details finalized at time of offer).401(k) retirement plan
  • Comprehensive Medical insurance: Employer-provided health coverage
  • Malpractice coverage: Fully covered by the practice (occurrence-based policy)
  • Vacation & PTO: 2 weeks vacation plus 1 week CME/conference time.
  • CME allowance: Annual allowance toward continuing education and certification maintenance.
  • Administrative support: Billing, coding, and scheduling support provided by the practice.
  • An Exceptional Place to Live & Work
Located in a family-friendly, low-crime community in Central New Jersey — minutes from beautiful beaches and family entertainment, and served by highly-rated public schools. Enjoy a relaxed, safe suburban lifestyle with effortless access to two world-class cities: approximately 1 hour to Philadelphia and 1 hour 15 minutes to New York City. Parks, cultural venues, and outdoor activities are all within easy reach.
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Toms River, NJ

Occupation

Nurse Practitioners

Industry

Offices of Physicians

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