Emergency Trauma PA - Evening Shift (Jersey City)

Advocate Healthcare; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Advocate Healthcare in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a dedicated Emergency Physician Assistant for our fast-paced hospital emergency department. This full-time role focuses on care for critically injured patients, with a salary range of USD 140,000 – 180,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits.

The PA will work onsite, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and specialty teams to deliver life-saving interventions. A Monday–Friday schedule, 5:00 PM shift, totaling 40 hours per week, is typical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed by an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the relevant state.
• NCCPA certification.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience, preferably in emergency medicine or trauma care.
• Strong clinical skills in trauma assessment and stabilization; ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family interactions.

Responsibilities

• Respond rapidly to trauma alerts and prioritize patient assessment and stabilization.
• Perform thorough physical exams and interpret diagnostics to guide treatment.
• Provide life-saving interventions and assist during resuscitation in collaboration with the medical team.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocols and guidelines.
• Coordinate patient transfers and maintain clear communication with families.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Trauma care

Team collaboration

Clinical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PA program

NCCPA certification

Job description

Advocate Healthcare in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a dedicated Emergency Physician Assistant for our fast-paced hospital emergency department. This full-time role focuses on care for critically injured patients, with a salary range of USD 140,000 – 180,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits.

The PA will work onsite, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and specialty teams to deliver life-saving interventions. A Monday–Friday schedule, 5:00 PM shift, totaling 40 hours per week, is typical.