Surgical Physician Assistant

Protouch Staffing; New Jersey; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Backup call bonus

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join a surgical team serving Bergen County, New Jersey. This full-time, in-person role offers meaningful operating room experience and direct involvement in patient care across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate has approximately 1–2 years of surgical experience, PA-C certification, and comfort working in general or acute care surgery. This position includes a rotating 24/7 call schedule and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Active Physician Assistant license.
• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• Approximately 1–2 years of surgical experience preferred.
• Prior experience in general or acute care surgery preferred.
• New graduates are not the target profile.
• Comfortable working in the operating room.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first assist during major/minor general and acute care procedures.
• Provide pre- and post-operative hospital care.
• See patients for post-operative visits and follow-ups.
• Assist with treatment planning and ongoing care.
• Work with physician and surgical team across locations.
• Participate in rotating call schedule.

Skills

PA-C

Active license

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Operating room readiness

Job description

Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Location: Bergen County, New Jersey

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 per year, based on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday, with 1 week of call every 5 weeks

Specialty: General & Acute Care Surgery

Work Setting: In Person | Multi-Location

About The Opportunity

The facility is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join its surgical team serving patients throughout Bergen County, New Jersey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Surgical PA who wants meaningful operating room experience, direct involvement in patient care, and a strong work-life balance outside of scheduled call weeks.

The ideal candidate will have approximately 1-2 years of surgical experience and be comfortable working closely with the physician across the operating room, hospital, and outpatient settings. Candidates with prior surgical experience are preferred; this position is not intended for a brand-new graduate.

There are no residents competing for cases, allowing the PA to play an important role in the surgical team and gain valuable hands-on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a First Assist during major and minor general and acute care surgical procedures


• Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care in the hospital


• See patients for post-operative visits and follow-ups in the office


• Assist with patient evaluation, treatment planning, and ongoing care


• Work closely with the physician and surgical team


• Provide coverage across multiple office and hospital locations based on the daily schedule


• Participate in the practice's rotating call schedule


• Maintain a high standard of patient care and professionalism

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

Non-Call Weeks

For 4 weeks out of every 5, the expected schedule is:

• Monday-Friday


• Approximately 9:00 AM-5:00 PM


• Evenings generally free


• Weekends generally free

The Typical Weekly Schedule Is

• Monday-Wednesday: Primarily office-based patient care


• Thursday-Friday: Typically operative days

Call Week

The PA will participate in one full week of call every 5 weeks:

• One consecutive 7-day call week every 5 weeks


• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the assigned call week


• Must remain within approximately 30 minutes of the hospitals while on call


• The call week is the only regular weekend requirement


• Additional bonus pay is available for covering backup call outside of the scheduled call week

Practice & Hospital Locations

This is a multi-location position, not a single-site role. The PA will rotate between hospitals and offices throughout Bergen County and nearby communities.

The practice's offices and hospitals are located within a relatively compact geographic area, generally within a approximately 30-minute driving radius.

Qualifications

• Active Physician Assistant license


• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)


• Approximately 1-2 years of surgical experience preferred


• Prior experience in general surgery, acute care surgery, or surgical first assisting preferred


• Candidates with prior surgical experience preferred; new graduates are not the target profile for this position


• Comfortable working in the operating room


• Able to provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care


• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills


• Comfortable working across multiple offices and hospitals


• Reliable transportation and ability to commute between locations


• Able to remain within approximately 30 minutes of the hospitals during call weeks


• Comfortable with the demands of a rotating 24/7 call schedule

Compensation & Benefits

$130,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Paid time off


• Tuition reimbursement


• Flexible schedule


• Additional bonus pay for backup call coverage outside of the regular call schedule