PA - Surgery

About the Role

The Surgery Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients under the supervision of a physician. This position supports surgery residents and may require work on weekends, holidays, and on-call commitments.

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 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 the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families, 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.
• 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.
• 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 (NCCPA) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) AHA Health Care Provider Certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

Pay

Minimum base pay rate of $149,177.60 annually. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency, with compensation benchmarked against market data and determined based on experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget considerations. Additional incentives, bonuses, or shift differentials may apply for eligible positions. Full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) roles include a comprehensive benefits package, such as health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.