PA - Breast Surgery

About the Role

This position is for a Breast Surgery Physician Assistant who assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients under the supervision of a physician. The role involves working in both outpatient clinic settings and the Operating Room. The expectation is 2-3 days in an outpatient clinic at JFK University Medical Center or Old Bridge Medical Center and 1-2 days in the OR. There are no inpatient responsibilities. Weekends are as needed, no holidays are required, and on-call commitment is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, consistent with the PA's education, training, and experience.
• Perform and document accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
• Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
• Manage general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and treatment modalities.
• Prescribe medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
• Promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) PA practice recognition through conferences, publications, and presentations.
• Provide patient- and family-centered care that is compassionate and effective for health promotion and disease treatment.
• Practice according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
• Apply evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
• Evaluate patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety, and self-management promotion for chronic conditions.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.
• Translate 'best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
• Provide culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.
• Facilitate consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Act as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
• Participate in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary.
• Demonstrate accountability for professional practice and adhere to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
• Promote a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.
• Mentor other PAs, precept students in PA programs, and participate in educational programs as a clinical expert.
• Identify patient/family educational needs and collaborate to implement appropriate teaching materials.
• Promote innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
• Participate in clinical research activities and disseminate findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
• Identify ethical care issues and coordinate interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
• Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies, and procedures as applicable to the role.
• Adhere to all HMH infection control and safety policies.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved physician assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Physician Assistant License.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Pay

The minimum base pay for this role is $149,177.60 annually. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate and may vary based on several factors including labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget considerations. Full-time and part-time positions (20+ hours/week) are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Some positions may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions, as well as shift differentials for evening, night, or weekend shifts.