PA - Surgery

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Surgery Physician Assistant to assist, monitor, and manage the day-to-day needs of patients under physician supervision, with responsibilities that include supporting the surgery residents and maintaining high-quality patient care throughout the surgical service.

Applicants must have completed an AMA-accredited PA program, demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, and be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite to document and

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an AMA-accredited physician assistant program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist, monitor, and manage day-to-day patient needs under physician supervision.
• Support the surgery residents and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

AMA-accredited PA program

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

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.