Orthopedic Physician Assistant — Day Shift + Benefits

RWJBarnabas Health; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for the MG Orthopedics North team in Rahway, NJ. This full-time day shift role supports operating and office-based orthopedic care with physician collaboration and on-call coverage.

The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits. Must-haves include PA-C licensure, CDS/DEA/BLS, and strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage a busy daily schedule.

Qualifications

• PA-C licensure and board-certification where applicable.
• CDS, DEA, and BLS certifications current.
• Ability to organize and adapt in a changing orthopedic practice.
• Scheduling and prioritization to minimize delays and manage daily workload.
• Empathetic patient care and alignment with RWJBarnabas Health culture.

Responsibilities

• Physician Assistant will provide coverage with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of service for patients requiring orthopedic care in both the operating and office environment.
• Assists physician during office hours including nonop, preoperative and postoperative instructions for all orthopedic subspecialities within the practice.
• Provides dictation support and documentation of patient encounters, letters of Medical Necessity, Disability Forms, Discharge Letters and conduct patient calls/post-op calls.
• Reviews charts preoperatively and documents any pertinent information.
• Provides coverage with residents, fellows and other advanced practitioners covering provider on-call schedule.
• Liaisons between physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.
• Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools.
• Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients and with research as needed.
• Participates in and contributes to orthopedic educational activities for appropriate internal and external parties.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Physician.

Skills

PA-C Licensure

CDS

DEA

BLS

Organizational skills

Scheduling & prioritization

Empathetic patient care

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for the MG Orthopedics North team in Rahway, NJ. This full-time day shift role supports operating and office-based orthopedic care with physician collaboration and on-call coverage.

The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits. Must-haves include PA-C licensure, CDS/DEA/BLS, and strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage a busy daily schedule.