Surgical Physician Assistant

St. Mary's General Hospital; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey, is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Ideal candidates will hold an active PA license, current BLS certification, and OR experience, with strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills to support daily practice operations and high-quality patient care. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, paid time off, and a Total Rewards package designed to support

Qualifications

• Active Physician Assistant license required.
• Current BLS certification through AHA or ability to obtain on hire.
• Operating room (OR) experience required.
• Excellent clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care while maintaining clinical standards.
• Support daily management and operations of the practice.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, and other professionals.
• Perform duties such as taking vitals, drawing blood, and administering injections.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ensure adherence to established clinical standards.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Active PA license

BLS certification (AHA)

Tools

OR experience

Job description

St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, New Jersey, is a community-based medical center dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care.

As a member of Prime Healthcare, our hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including cardiovascular care, cancer treatment, maternal and child health, and outpatient behavioral health services.

Our team is committed to delivering personalized care while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Position Overview

St. Mary's General Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team.

The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to provide excellent patient care while supporting daily practice operations.

Operating room (OR) experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care while maintaining professional and clinical standards.
• Support the daily management and operations of the practice.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, clinical staff, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
• Perform clinical duties, including taking vital signs, drawing blood, administering injections, and other patient care procedures.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, colleagues, and internal and external partners.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ensure attention to detail and adherence to established clinical standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Current and valid Physician Assistant (PA) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), or the ability to obtain and maintain certification upon hire.
• Operating room (OR) experience.
• Excellent clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred

Join Our Team

At St. Mary's General Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who share a commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.

We welcome qualified Physician Assistants who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our patients.

St. Mary's General Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $104,000.00 to $139,963.20 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.