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The general surgery and surgical sub-specialty (Surgical subspecialty service refers to specialties

beyond the scope of core general surgery practice. This includes, but is not limited to, Surgical

Oncology, Colorectal Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Surgery, Endocrine

Surgery, and Head & Neck Oncology) physician assistant manages the day-to-day inpatient and

operative needs of surgical patients in conjunction with, and under the supervision of an

attending physician. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various patient

populations and surgical subspecialties including but not limited to the overall management of a

surgical patient, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic testing, development of appropriate

plans of care, therapeutic interventions, and intra operative assistance. They maintain a

collaborative work environment that is safe, just, and founded on principles of high reliability

and quality outcomes for patients and colleagues. The PA will perform duties in accordance

with state and federal regulations as well as network policies, PA scope of practice guidelines,

approved clinical privileges and the JFKUMC PA policy. The physician assistant reports to the

department clinical lead and Director of Advanced Practice Providers, Physician Assistant. Full

time positions include holidays and weekends on a rotational basis. Covers night shifts on an as-

needed basis, filling in for regular night shift personnel during vacations, leaves of absence, and

other planned or unplanned absences.

• Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:

• Successful completion of an approved physicians assistant program, accredited by the

Accreditation and Review Committee for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA) or other

NCCPA certification examination qualifying accrediting agency.

Maintenance of a minimum of 100 hours of CME in accordance with NCCPA regulations

every 2 years

• Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred:

• 2 years of General/subspecialty surgery experience is preferred however new graduates

are considered.

• Preferred robotic training

• Required Certification/Licensing:

• New Jersey State Physician Assistant Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

• New Jersey CDS license

• Federal DEA license

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HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.