Physician Assistant, PT, Orthopedics - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

About the role

Treats and provides health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of a physician. Educates patients on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders or diseases. Manages chronic diseases and illnesses and promotes health and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and gathers patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results.
• Performs treatment procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and manages infection.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree.
• Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant studies or related field.
• Valid NJ Physician Assistant license.
• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor of Science Degree.
• Preferred: Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant studies or related field.
• Required: Valid NJ Physician Assistant license.
• Required: American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Certification.
• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members), life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability (with options to supplement), 403(b) retirement plan (employer match, additional non-elective contribution), PTO & paid sick leave, tuition assistance, advancement & academic advising, parental, adoption, surrogacy leave, backup and on-site childcare, well-being rewards, employee assistance program (EAP), fertility benefits, healthy pregnancy program, flexible spending & commuter accounts, pet, home & auto, identity theft and legal insurance.

Pay

Hourly wage or salary (or a range) will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Schedule

Hours and schedule will be confirmed at the time of offer.