PA First Assist - Surgery (Multi Campus)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Oakhurst Manor (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health's First Assist Physician Assistant helps, monitors, and manages patients' day-to-day needs under a physician's supervision. The PA works in the office and has scheduled OR time across multiple locations.

Requirements include completion of an approved PA program, PA license, NCCPA certification, and BLS/ACLS. Weekend, holiday, and on-call commitments are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program.
• PA license and NCCPA certification.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assist, monitor and manage patient care under physician supervision.
• See patients in the office and have scheduled OR time.
• Work across multiple office locations (JSUMC, OUMC, BayshoreMC, RiverviewMC).
• Weekend and holiday duty as needed; on-call commitment may be required.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

CA PA program completion

PA license

NCCPA certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The First Assist Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards.
The PAs see patients in the office as well as have scheduled OR time. Multiple office locations and covers JSUMC, OUMC, BayshoreMC, RiverviewMC.

Weekends as Needed

Holiday Work As Needed

On-Call Commitment Required

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Physician Assistant License. 2. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.