Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant - Onsite Critical Care

Triple Care Medical Center; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401k

Paid professional development

Job summary

Triple Care Medical Center in Paterson, NJ seeks a Physician Assistant for our surgical trauma team. This full-time, on-site role provides critical patients with immediate care alongside surgeons, nurses, and other PAs.

You will perform trauma assessments, assist in resuscitation and procedures, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and educate patients and families about trauma care and recovery. Active NJ PA license and NCCPA certification required; prior trauma or emergency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active New Jersey state licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• NCCPA certification is required.
• Solid clinical skills with trauma assessment and stabilization knowledge.
• Ability to perform trauma-related procedures under supervision.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong documentation skills for patient records.

Responsibilities

• Respond to trauma alerts and assess incoming patients for immediate care.
• Stabilize patients to prevent deterioration and improve outcomes.
• Assist in resuscitation and life-saving procedures in emergencies.
• Coordinate interprofessional care with surgeons, nurses and staff.
• Perform comprehensive physical exams and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Administer medications and follow plans prescribed by supervising physicians.
• Assist surgeons in procedures and manage wound care.
• Educate patients and families on trauma care and recovery.
• Support transfer of trauma patients to appropriate units or facilities.

Skills

Trauma assessment

Stabilization procedures

Resuscitation support

Wound care management

Interprofessional collaboration

Documentation skills

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

PA program graduate

NJ PA licensure

NCCPA certification

Job description

Triple Care Medical Center in Paterson, NJ seeks a Physician Assistant for our surgical trauma team. This full-time, on-site role provides critical patients with immediate care alongside surgeons, nurses, and other PAs.

You will perform trauma assessments, assist in resuscitation and procedures, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and educate patients and families about trauma care and recovery. Active NJ PA license and NCCPA certification required; prior trauma or emergency