Orthopedic PA - Hands-on Care & On-Call

Hackensack Meridian Health; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to assist, monitor, and manage patient care under the supervision of a physician. You will handle routine visits, triage new patients, and manage post-operative visits five days a week, with on-call on weekends on a rotating schedule.

The organization emphasizes patient- and family-centered care and adherence to safety and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services under supervision of a licensed physician.
• Perform history and physical assessments appropriate for patient age and condition.
• Order, perform, and interpret labs and diagnostics in collaboration with physicians.
• Prescribe medications safely following policies and NJ regulations.
• Promote PA practice recognition through conferences and presentations.
• Deliver culturally sensitive and educational health management to patients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Medical knowledge

Education

Physician Assistant Program completed

Tools

MS Office / Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to assist, monitor, and manage patient care under the supervision of a physician. You will handle routine visits, triage new patients, and manage post-operative visits five days a week, with on-call on weekends on a rotating schedule.

The organization emphasizes patient- and family-centered care and adherence to safety and ethical standards.