Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - Hackensack, NJ New Jersey Brain and Spine located in various locations in NJ is looking to hire an energetic and self-motivated Physician Assistant. We are looking to hire a PA whose duties will include inpatient hospital rounds & consults, management of surgical patients in the preoperative/perioperative period, consults, responding to stroke & trauma calls and as needed surgical first assist. Salary based on experience. New graduates are encouraged to apply as we are willing to train the right candidate. Benefit package is offered. Job Responsibilities: * Evaluates inpatient consults and rounds on hospital patients as requested by the group's surgeons at 5 area hospitals * Independently assess patients and order appropriate labs/radiology tests/consults * Performs history & physicals, writes pre and post operative orders for surgeon * Possess excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and critical thinking skills * Prescribe medications according to New Jersey State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization * Maintains board certification * Maintains annual CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging * Maintains current expertise in area of practice * Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical role * Works collaboratively with the attending physician & PA team to maintain timely and appropriate communication * Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for requesting attending surgeons * Assists in surgical cases as needed Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: * Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies * · New Jersey Physician Assistant License * · New Jersey DEA License * · New Jersey CDS License * · ACLS, BLS Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k), Retirement Plan * Health insurance * Paid time off Medical Specialty: Surgery Schedule: * Day and night shifts * Weekends/Holidays Education: Masters (Required) Willingness To Travel: Locally Work Location: Multiple locations This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: * Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous * People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects * Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction * Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture * Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction * High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment Benefit Conditions: Waiting period may apply Work Remotely: No Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $140,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Health insurance * Health savings account * Paid time off * Retirement plan Schedule: * 12 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Night shift * Weekends as needed License/Certification: * PA-C (Preferred) * Physician Assistant License (Preferred) Work Location: In person

Created: 2024-11-01