Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Discharge Plans, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, MEDITECH, On Call, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement, Wound Care
Surgical Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: St. Clares Denville NJ
Department: Surgery
Reports To: Chief of Surgery / Attending Surgeon
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
- First assist in the operating room across a range of surgical specialties (e.g., general, vascular, orthopedic, bariatric, etc.)
- Conduct pre-operative assessments and histories.
- Manage post-operative care including rounding, wound management, and discharge planning.
- Perform bedside procedures such as central line placement, wound closure, and drain removals.
- Respond to surgical consults in the ER and inpatient units.
- Participate in trauma response as part of the surgical team.
- Document patient care in EMR accurately and in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Participate in on-call and weekend coverage rotation.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current New Jersey PA license (or eligibility).
- NCCPA Certification required.
- BLS and ACLS certification required; ATLS preferred.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of surgical PA experience preferred (new grads with strong surgical rotations considered).
- Proficiency in EMR systems (e.g., Meditech, Epic).
- Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
Work Schedule:
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and CME allowance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
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