Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery, Part Time, Day

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 159,120 - 194,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Valley Health System is looking for a skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team in Paramus. This role involves contributing clinical expertise to patient populations in a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring delivery of high-quality care.

Candidates must have a graduate degree from an accredited program and hold relevant NJ licenses. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $176,800, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement plans, and opportunities for tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or current RN license.
• Current national board certification as physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience as surgical first assist.

Responsibilities

• Contribute clinical expertise to patient populations for high quality care.
• Provide guidance and coaching to patients and healthcare providers.
• Participate in research and leadership within the clinical setting.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills

Creative problem solving

Participation in professional organizations

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Registered Professional Nurse license

Graduate Nurse Practitioner Program

Job description

Position Summary

In a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical expertise to assigned patient populations to ensure the delivery of high quality care. Scope of practice will encompass:

• Expert clinical practice
• Expert guidance and coaching of patients and families and other healthcare providers
• Research
• Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems)

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or holds a current Registered Professional Nurse license and a Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program/Masters Degree with Certification as a RNFA

Current national board certification as physician assistant or nurse practitioner

Holds a valid current NJ physician assistant license or RN license and APN license

Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered

BCLS, ACLS certification and CALS certification (may be obtained after hire)

Bedside Ultrasound Course completion (may be obtained after hire)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience as surgical first assist in cardiothoracic operating room. Experience with endoscopic vein harvesting preferred.

Skills

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving.
• Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.
• Serve on call as required

Salary

• Minimum new grad base salary $176,800 K. Salary commensurate with years of experience as an NP/PA. (Salary would be prorated for Part Time)
• Ability to earn up to 5% quality incentive.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.