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The Labor and Delivery Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. Obstetrcial/Women's Health experience required for this position.

1. **Evaluate and triage patients presenting to L&D**

2. **Perform comprehensive history and physical examination and develop initial management plans in collaboration with the resident and attending physician.**

3. **Interpret FHR tracings & communicate findings to the care team**

4. **Manage uncomplicated laboring patients, including performing cervical exams, ordering appropriate medications and providing patient education and support**

5. **Perform procedures within scope of practice**

6. **Serve as first-assistant in C-sections & other ob surgical procedures when residents are in protected time.**

7. **Assist attending physicians and residents with vaginal deliveries**

8. **Manage immediate postpartum period - assess for hemorrhage and urinary retention.**

9. **Do postpartum round, managing common post-partum issues**

10. **Provide thorough patient education on postpartum recovery, contraception.**

11. **Facilitate patient discharges, ensuring all necessary prescriptions, follow up appointments, instructions, discharge summaries and discharge reconciliations are in place.**

12. **Serve as a consistent clinical resource and point of continuity for nursing staff and residents, helping to orient new team members to unit protocols.**

13. **Ensure seamless handoffs and communication during shift changes.**

14. **Participate in daily team huddles, rounds and department meetings.**

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Not Applicable. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Physician Assistant License. 2. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: 1. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

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Minimum rate of $148,803.20 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

+ Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

+ Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

+ Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

+ Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

+ Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

+ Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

+ Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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.