Surgical Physcain Assitant

Surgical Physician Assistant (PA)

Location: St. Clares Denville NJ 

Department: Surgery

Reports To: Chief of Surgery / Attending Surgeon

Job Type: Full-Time 

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• First assist in the operating room across a range of surgical specialties (e.g., general, vascular, orthopedic, bariatric, etc.)
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and histories.
• Manage post-operative care including rounding, wound management, and discharge planning.
• Perform bedside procedures such as central line placement, wound closure, and drain removals.
• Respond to surgical consults in the ER and inpatient units.
• Participate in trauma response as part of the surgical team.
• Document patient care in EMR accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in on-call and weekend coverage rotation.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current New Jersey PA license (or eligibility).
• NCCPA Certification required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; ATLS preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of surgical PA experience preferred (new grads with strong surgical rotations considered).
• Proficiency in EMR systems (e.g., Meditech, Epic).
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and CME allowance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

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