Saint Clare's Health ยท 1 day ago
Surgical Assistant PA
Denville, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
1+ years expSaint Clare's Health is a healthcare provider seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) to join their Surgery department. The role involves assisting in surgeries, managing pre-operative and post-operative care, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Health CareHospitalMedicalProfessional ServicesRehabilitation
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
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current New Jersey PA license (or eligibility)
NCCPA Certification required
BLS and ACLS certification required
Proficiency in EMR systems (e.g., Meditech, Epic)
Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills
Preferred
ATLS preferred
Minimum of 1-2 years of surgical PA experience preferred (new grads with strong surgical rotations considered)
Benefits
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.
Company
Saint Clare's Health
Saint Clare's Health provides behavioral health services, senior services, sleep medicine, and surgical services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ro Klingener
FAMILY SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Sarabjit Singh
Chief Medical Officer-Behavioral Health
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