• Surgical Assistant PA

    Prime Healthcare (Denville, NJ)


    Overview

     

    Surgical Physician Assistant (PA)

     

    Department: Surgery

     

    Reports To: Chief of Surgery / Attending Surgeon

     

    Job Type: Full-Time

    Job Summary:

    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.

    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.

     

    Saint Clares competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $120,000 to $140,000 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

     

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    FacilitySt. Clare's - Denville

     

    LocationUS-NJ-Denville

    ID2025-210254

    CategoryClinical Professional

     

    Position TypeFull Time

     

    ShiftDays

     

    MinUSD $120,000.00/Yr.

     

    MaxUSD $140,000.00/Yr.