Orthopedic PA: Per Diem Surgical Assistant in OR

GARDEN STATE SURGICAL CENTER LLC; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden State Surgical Center LLC is seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant to provide orthopedic surgical assist and operating room support. The PA works alongside our surgeons to deliver safe, high-quality patient care, and helps us be the trusted practice where patients want to come and people want to work.

The role involves assisting surgeons during procedures, patient positioning and preparation, and ensuring sterile technique and compliance with OR protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active NCCPA certification and New Jersey PA license are required.
• Current DEA registration and BLS certification; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first or second assistant to orthopedic surgeons during procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, draping, exposure, and hemostasis.
• Support pre- and post-operative patient care and documentation as directed.
• Maintain sterile technique and comply with infection control and OR protocols.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing and staff.
• Document accurately in the medical record per policy and regulations.

Skills

Orthopedic OR/surgical assistant

NCCPA certification

New Jersey PA license

DEA registration

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program graduate

Job description

Garden State Surgical Center LLC is seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant to provide orthopedic surgical assist and operating room support. The PA works alongside our surgeons to deliver safe, high-quality patient care, and helps us be the trusted practice where patients want to come and people want to work.

The role involves assisting surgeons during procedures, patient positioning and preparation, and ensuring sterile technique and compliance with OR protocols.