$125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Summary of Job Function: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Surgical Services provides comprehensive perioperative care for patients across multiple surgical specialties, including general surgery, renal transplant, and other surgical services.
Working collaboratively with attending surgeons and the multidisciplinary team, the APP delivers high-quality clinical care throughout the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative continuum while promoting patient safety, efficient care coordination, and positive clinical outcomes.
Masters' degree from an accredited program for Physician Assistant from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program. New Jersey PA license required.
Three to five years PA surgical experience required Certification(s): NCCPA certification required Prescription Authority and DEA eligibility required BLS required ACLS preferred Job-Specific Requirements of Position: Perform comprehensive pre-operative, post-operative, and admission assessments, including histories, physical examinations, and documentation. Assist surgeons during operative procedures and perform delegated surgical procedures within scope of practice.
Manage post-operative patient care, including daily rounds, treatment planning, wound care, and patient monitoring. Evaluate changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate interventions, and respond to clinical emergencies. Order, interpret, and coordinate diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions as delegated.
Prescribe medications and perform clinical procedures consistent with licensure and institutional policies. Coordinate patient care, discharge planning, and transitions of care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. Provide consultations throughout the hospital, including the emergency department, inpatient units, and perioperative areas.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery, discharge instructions, and health maintenance. Support the education and mentorship of residents, physician assistant students, and other learners. Maintain accurate clinical documentation while promoting quality, patient safety, evidence-based practice, and regulatory compliance.
May perform other duties as assigned or directed by management.
4 –10.5 hr. shift/week, Days Two (2) Saturdays a month required No major holidays No on-call required Universal Behavioral Competency Standards: Customer Service/Patient Satisfaction Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service. Confidentiality Adheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records. Professionalism Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors.
Communication Listens and communicates effectively Teamwork Supports teamwork by cooperative problem solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc. Quality/ Performance Improvement Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions Autonomy Organizes work sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate Accountability Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures.
Ownership Demonstrates sound judgment; accepts and benefits from constructive criticism Professional Development Job Awareness Participates in ongoing education as required.