Physician Assistant | Surgery - General/OtherLocation: Neptune City, NJ Employer: HPA Healthcare Pay: $130 per hour Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with HPA Healthcare to find a qualified General Surgery PA in Neptune City, New Jersey, 07753!
Position Overview
An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced Physician Assistant seeking a long-term surgical assignment in New Jersey.
This 28-week locum assignment offers a consistent weekday schedule with no call responsibilities, allowing for an exceptional work-life balance while practicing within a respected multidisciplinary surgical program.
The Physician Assistant will primarily provide outpatient care for General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and Endocrine Surgery patients while supporting limited inpatient responsibilities as needed.
Working alongside an experienced surgical team, this assignment offers excellent clinical collaboration, predictable hours, and the opportunity to practice in one of New Jersey's premier academic health systems.
Provider Compensation:$130/hour
Provider Pay Ranking:Top 10–15% of comparable Surgical PA locum assignments in New Jersey.
Assignment Highlights
- 28-week assignment with potential extension
- Monday–Friday schedule
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- No nights
- No weekends
- No call
- No holiday coverage
- 90% outpatient practice
- 10% inpatient rounding and postoperative management
- General Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Endocrine Surgery
- Collaborative multidisciplinary surgical team
- Work alongside two surgeons and one additional APP
- Academic medical center environment
- Epic EMR
- Joint Commission Certified staffing partner
- NALTO member representation
- Provider Pay Ranking: Top 10–15% of New Jersey Surgical PA opportunities
Job Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive surgical patient evaluations
- Conduct outpatient clinic visits
- Evaluate new consults
- Complete follow-up appointments
- Pre-operative assessments
- Post-operative evaluations
- Hospital rounding as assigned
- Surgical care coordination
- Assist with treatment planning
- Patient education
- Documentation within Epic EMR
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care
- Communicate with referring physicians
- Collaborate with nursing and ancillary staff
- Participate in quality patient care initiatives
Required Qualifications
- NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant
- Active New Jersey Physician Assistant License
- CDS Registration (if applicable)
- DEA Registration
- BLS Certification
- Previous General Surgery experience
- Oncology Surgery experience preferred
- Endocrine Surgery experience preferred
- Minimum one prior travel assignment preferred
- Strong outpatient surgical experience
- Comfortable practicing within an academic environment
Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment
- Learn from seasoned professionals and mentors in different clinical environments, benefiting from their expertise and guidance to enhance your own practice.
- Reinvent your career by exploring new specialties or transitioning to different healthcare sectors, seizing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Tailor patient care approaches to individual needs and preferences, free from institutional protocols or constraints, fostering patient-centered care and satisfaction.
- Tailor your schedule to suit your lifestyle, allowing for personal commitments and travel.
- Work in environments that prioritize diversity and inclusion, promoting equitable healthcare practices and fostering a sense of belonging for both patients and healthcare providers.
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