Orthopedic Physician Assistant — No Weekends, On-Call

Hackensack Meridian Health; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 141,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in North Bergen, NJ seeks a Physician Assistant to provide medical services under supervision of a licensed physician. The role requires performing histories, physicals, orders and interpretations of labs, and prescribing medications per NJ regulations.

You will engage in patient education, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and contribute to continuous improvement of care while adhering to infection control policies and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an AMA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services under supervision of a licensed physician.
• Perform and document history and physical assessments for the patient.
• Order, perform, and interpret labs and diagnostic studies in collaboration with physicians.
• Prescribe medications safely per hospital policy and NJ regulations.
• Promote PA practice recognition through meetings, publications, and presentations.
• Deliver patient- and family-centered care and coordinate care across the team.
• Adhere to infection control and safety policies and contribute to program excellence.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Clinical assessment

Education

PA program

National certification

PA license

Tools

EMR systems

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in North Bergen, NJ seeks a Physician Assistant to provide medical services under supervision of a licensed physician. The role requires performing histories, physicals, orders and interpretations of labs, and prescribing medications per NJ regulations.

You will engage in patient education, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and contribute to continuous improvement of care while adhering to infection control policies and organizational standards.