Physician Assistant - General Surgery Sub-Specialty (Nights)

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Edison
Posted on: January 28, 2026

Job Description:

Physician Assistant - General Surgery Sub-Specialty (Nights) JFK University Medical Center- Edison, New Jersey The Night General surgery and Surgical Subspecialty Physician Assistant manages the overnight 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 which includes the overall management of the orthopedic 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 includes weekends and holidays on a rotational basis. 3 days a week 7p-8:30a. Responsibilities Obtains a thorough patient history that includes: Determination of their health status and primary care service needs. Analysis of primary symptoms. Assess patient compliance with historical primary care treatment plan if one exists. Complete medical and social history. Performs an appropriate physical examination and recognizes normal and abnormal findings. Records findings of the physical exam in a clear and concise manner using the appropriate format. Connect patient with a primary care physician based on the data gathered in the history and physical examination. Counsel, educate, and instruct patients in specific disease-related and preventative medicine areas. Communicates with assigned Primary Care physician regarding pertinent patient information including but not limited to actual or potential clinical problems. Collaborates with physicians, family members, social workers, community contacts and other members of the health care team in patient care planning. Utilizes assessment skills and collaborates with other disciplines to develop a comprehensive education plan to meet patient/family needs. Utilizes assessment skills and collaborates with other disciplines to develop a comprehensive plan of care that meets patient needs. Incorporates diagnosis, interventions, and expected outcomes. Communicates plans of care with the patient and family. Identifies the patients educational needs based on the assessment of the patient. Understands his/her role as a professional and conduct him/herself in accordance with the same. Seeks out other professionals to network and create positive alliances. Is committed to a positive meaningful interaction with the patients. Will oversee Community Outreach workers, and conduct weekly meetings to discuss patient progress, goals and issues/concerns. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Requirements: Successful completion of an approved physician 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 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 COMPENSATION: Starting Base Salary: $56.44 Starting Hourly Rate 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. HOW TO APPLY: For immediate consideration please contact: Physician and Advanced Provider Recruiter: Name: Jodi Fendrick, BSBM-HR, SHRM-CP, CPRP Email: jodi.fendrick@hmhn.org Phone: 848-231-1065 Assistant Physician Recruiter: Name: Helayna Kelly Email: helayna.kelly@hmhn.org Phone: 908-839-5693

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