Orthopedic PA – Hand, Wrist & Elbow | On-Call Role

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking an Orthopedic (Hand, Wrist & Elbow) Physician Assistant to assist, monitor and manage day-to-day patient needs under physician supervision. The PA will handle routine visits, triage new patients, and manage post-operative visits and OR time.

Weekend on-call on a rotating basis is required, with every fourth weekend and holiday work as needed. Excellent communication and computer skills are essential for success in this fast-paced orthopedic setting.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist, monitor, and manage day-to-day patient needs as directed by a supervising physician.
• Handle routine visits, triage new patients, and manage post-operative visits and operating room time.
• Work five days a week in the office; weekend on-call on a rotating basis is required.
• Proceed with every fourth weekend on-call and holiday work as needed.
• Maintain on-call commitment as part of the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Physician Assistant degree

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking an Orthopedic (Hand, Wrist & Elbow) Physician Assistant to assist, monitor and manage day-to-day patient needs under physician supervision. The PA will handle routine visits, triage new patients, and manage post-operative visits and OR time.

Weekend on-call on a rotating basis is required, with every fourth weekend and holiday work as needed. Excellent communication and computer skills are essential for success in this fast-paced orthopedic setting.