PA - Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Surgery Physician Assistant to assist and manage patient care under physician supervision. This role supports surgery residents and requires on-call commitment, weekend work, and holiday coverage.

You will perform histories, physicals, order and interpret studies, prescribe medications per NJ regulations, and promote best practices in patient care with a focus on education, safety, and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an AMA-accredited PA program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office and Google Suite).

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services under physician supervision and document assessments.
• Perform and interpret labs and studies in collaboration with physicians.
• Manage general medical/surgical conditions with current knowledge.
• Prescribe medications safely per policy and NJ regulations.
• Advocate for PA practice recognition and participate in conferences/publications.
• Deliver patient- and family-centered care and ensure ethical practice.
• Engage in daily rounds and coordinate care with the team.
• Promote innovation and apply best practices to improve care.
• Assist in care transitions with focus on cost, quality, and safety.
• Demonstrate advanced assessment and procedural skills relevant to practice.
• Translate best practice into daily protocols and care standards.
• Provide culturally sensitive health education to patients and families.
• Lead interdisciplinary discussions to optimize care and address issues.
• Mentor PAs and precept PA students; participate in education programs.
• Identify patient education needs and develop teaching materials.
• Foster a collaborative work environment aligned with organizational values.
• Participate in committees and organizational initiatives as needed.
• Maintain highest accountability for professional practice and confidentiality.
• Promote organizational mission and behavioral standards.
• Identify ethical care issues and escalate appropriately.
• Serve as a clinical resource for process and system improvements.
• Comply with scope of services and infection control policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

AMA-accredited PA program

Physician Assistant License

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

The Surgery 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. This position will support the surgery residents.

Weekends as Needed

Holiday Work As Needed

On-Call Commitment Required

Responsibilities

• 1. Provide medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, consistent with the PA's education, training and experience.
• 2. Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
• 3. Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
• 4. Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities.
• 5. Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
• 6. Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) PA practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.
• 7. Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
• 8. Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
• 9. Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
• 10. Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions.
• 11. Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.
• 12. Translates `best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
• 13. Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.
• 14. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
• 15. Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.
• 16. Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
• 17. Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary.
• 18. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
• 19. Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.
• 20. Mentors other PAs, precepts students in PA programs and participates in educational programs as a clinical expert.
• 21. Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials.
• 22. Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
• 23. Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
• 24. Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
• 25. Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role.
• 26. Adheres to all HMH infection control and safety policies.
• 27. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• 28. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

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

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• 1. Not Applicable.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Minimum rate of $149,177.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.