Physician Assistant FT Day Ortho JCMC

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physician Assistant role at Barnabas Health Medical Group in New Jersey supports orthopedic care across surgical and nonsurgical paths. You will assess, diagnose, and manage patient care, advancing health outcomes in a collaborative learning environment with residents and attending physicians.

Responsibilities include hospital-based care, rounds, ER consultations, post-op management, and helping with total joint, trauma, and spine cases, while participating in interdisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current NJ PA license required.
• NCCPA certification required.
• CDS required.
• DEA required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient rounding and emergency department consultations.
• Pre- and post-operative care management.
• Wound care, dressings, and wound vacs as needed.
• Discharges and occasional surgical assistance.
• Care for orthopedic subspecialties including hip/knee/shoulder/spine.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient care

Education

NCCPA certification

NJ PA license

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Orthopedic APP's - JCMC

Req #: 0000247808

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Physician Assistant is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods.

The Physician Assistant provides care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment, and management to restore, maintain, and improve the health status of patients.

Participates in the clinical management of orthopedic patients, supporting both surgical and nonsurgical care, while actively engaging with residents and attending physicians in a collaborative learning environment

Responsible for hospital-based care including inpatient rounding, emergency room consultations, pre- and post-op management, wound care e,g, dressings, wound vacs, discharges, and occasional surgical assistance

Manages care for patients across orthopaedic subspecialties, including total joint replacements hip, knee, shoulder, trauma Level 2, hand, pediatric, and spine cases

Required:

• Current NJ PA license required
• NCCPA certification required
• CDS required
• DEA required
• BLS required

Scheduling Requirements:

Day and night and weekend shifts