Trauma Emergency Medicine PA — High-Impact Care (Sign-On)

Vital Surgical Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k and retirement options

Paid time off

Job summary

Vital Surgical Center in Newark, NJ seeks an Emergency Medical Physician Assistant to join our fast-paced trauma-focused surgical team. This full-time role offers a competitive USD 140,000 to 180,000 annual salary based on experience.

Ideal candidates hold NJ licensure, NCCPA, and 2+ years in emergency or trauma care, with strong communication and collaboration skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires NCCPA certification and NJ licensure.
• Minimum two years in emergency medicine or trauma.
• Bachelor's degree and accredited PA program.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with trauma assessment protocols.

Responsibilities

• Respond to trauma alerts and assess patients in critical condition.
• Stabilize patients and initiate life support as needed.
• Assist resuscitation efforts with the trauma team.
• Perform comprehensive exams and interpret diagnostics.
• Administer medications per supervising physicians.
• Assist with invasive procedures and wound care.
• Educate patients and families on trauma care and recovery.
• Monitor pain and comfort using pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods.
• Document assessments and plans in the EMR.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and specialists for coordinated care.
• Maintain infection control and safety in surgical trauma settings.

Skills

Trauma care

Emergency medicine

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Accredited PA program

New Jersey licensure

NCCPA certification

2+ years emergency/trauma experience

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Vital Surgical Center in Newark, NJ seeks an Emergency Medical Physician Assistant to join our fast-paced trauma-focused surgical team. This full-time role offers a competitive USD 140,000 to 180,000 annual salary based on experience.

Ideal candidates hold NJ licensure, NCCPA, and 2+ years in emergency or trauma care, with strong communication and collaboration skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.