Physician Assistant

Location: All 3 hospitals (Hoboken, Bayonne, Secaucus)

Hours: 3 x 12 Hours (7a-7p)

INCL: Holidays/Weekends/Call

SURGICAL (Orthopedic & Spine Surgery) Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Location: New Jersey

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive Salary

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Physician Assistant to join our Hospital System. In this dynamic role, you will be integral to the entire continuum of patient care - from initial preoperative evaluations and surgical first-assisting to postoperative management and clinic rounds.

Working collaboratively with our supervising surgeons and an interdisciplinary healthcare team, you will play a critical role in ensuring optimal patient outcomes, maintaining rigorous safety standards, and delivering compassionate care to our patient community.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including thorough medical history reviews, physical examinations, and the ordering/interpreting of relevant diagnostic tests.
• Surgical Assisting: Serve as First Assist in Orthopedic and Spine surgical procedures as directed by the surgeon, ensuring strict adherence to sterile techniques and patient safety protocols.
• Perioperative Care: Provide complete preoperative and postoperative care, including conducting clinic visits and rounding on postoperative patients in the hospital.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with the surgical and interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and manage tailored patient care plans. Monitor patient progress, adjust treatments as necessary, and promptly address any complications or concerns.
• Patient Education: Serve as a resource for patients and their families, educating them thoroughly on their condition, available treatment options, and essential postoperative care instructions.
• Clinical Documentation: Accurately and comprehensively document all patient encounters, procedures, and treatment plans within the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure: Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant (or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) in the State of New Jersey.
• Certification: Active certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• Experience: Prior experience in Orthopedic and Spine surgery or a closely related surgical field is preferred, though not strictly required.
• Core Skills: Strong clinical and critical thinking capabilities. Must possess the ability to work autonomously as well as seamlessly within a collaborative team environment.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and empathetically interact with patients, families, and fellow healthcare professionals.

Schedule & Hours

• Rotating 12-hour shifts (Monday–Saturday).
• On-call coverage required for weekends and holidays.
• Required to work within the Hudson county Hospital Network.