PD Physician Assistant

GARDEN STATE SURGICAL CENTER LLC; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden State Surgical Center LLC is seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant to provide orthopedic surgical assist and operating room support. The PA works alongside our surgeons to deliver safe, high-quality patient care, and helps us be the trusted practice where patients want to come and people want to work.

The role involves assisting surgeons during procedures, patient positioning and preparation, and ensuring sterile technique and compliance with OR protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active NCCPA certification and New Jersey PA license are required.
• Current DEA registration and BLS certification; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first or second assistant to orthopedic surgeons during procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, draping, exposure, and hemostasis.
• Support pre- and post-operative patient care and documentation as directed.
• Maintain sterile technique and comply with infection control and OR protocols.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing and staff.
• Document accurately in the medical record per policy and regulations.

Skills

Orthopedic OR/surgical assistant

NCCPA certification

New Jersey PA license

DEA registration

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program graduate

Job description

Position SummaryGSOA/GSSC is seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant to provide orthopedic surgical assist and operating room support. The PA works alongside our surgeons to deliver safe, high-quality patient care, and helps us be the trusted practice where patients want to come and people want to work.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesServe as first or second assistant to orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures.Assist with patient positioning, prepping and draping, exposure, retraction, hemostasis, and wound closure.Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient care, including documentation as directed by the surgeon.Maintain sterile technique and follow all infection control, safety, and operating room protocols.Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and surgical staff to support efficient case flow.Document accurately and promptly in the medical record in accordance with practice policy and applicable regulations.Practice within the scope of licensure and under the supervision of the collaborating physician.Uphold the practice's Mission, Vision, and Values, and comply with all company policies.QualificationsRequiredMinimum of 3 years of orthopedic OR/surgical assist experience.Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.Current NCCPA certification.Current New Jersey PA license in good standing.Current DEA registration and BLS certification (ACLS preferred).PreferredExperience in an ambulatory surgery center setting.Familiarity with orthopedic procedures such as arthroscopy and joint, spine, and sports medicine surgery.