Surgical Physician Assistant — OR Expert & Growth Path

Smith Family Medical P.C.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Licensing support

Job summary

Smith Family Medical P.C. in Jersey City, New Jersey, seeks a Surgical Physician Assistant to join our growing team.

This on-site, full-time role supports our surgical team across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, delivering high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will hold a PA degree, current PA certification, state licensure, BLS, and ATLS within 12 months, with a track record in surgical settings and proficiency with EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in PA studies required.
• Current board certification as a Physician Assistant and state licensure.
• DEA license to prescribe medications.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• ATLS certification within first 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in pre-operative and intra-operative settings, including patient preparation and medications.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide post-operative care instructions and address patient questions.
• Conduct daily rounds, write orders, manage admissions and discharges, and provide education.
• Collaborate with nurses and surgical staff to improve patient care quality.
• Utilize EHR systems to document patient information and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical skills

ATLS within 12 months

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Smith Family Medical P.C. in Jersey City, New Jersey, seeks a Surgical Physician Assistant to join our growing team.

This on-site, full-time role supports our surgical team across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, delivering high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will hold a PA degree, current PA certification, state licensure, BLS, and ATLS within 12 months, with a track record in surgical settings and proficiency with EHR systems.