Physician Assistant, Department of Surgery, Overlook Medical Center

Atlantic Health System

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About The Position

Atlantic Health is seeking a board-certified full-time Physician Assistant (PA) for Surgical Services at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey. The Department of Surgery offers a supportive and team-based environment with exposure to multiple surgical subspecialties. Responsibilities primarily include OR first assistant coverage, management of admissions, consults, rounding support, post-op management, bedside procedures, and discharge of patients. This position provides a great opportunity for growth and exposure to high acuity patients and complex procedures, with an emphasis on a high volume of DaVinci Robotic Surgery cases. The PA should be collaborative and versed in all aspects of General Surgery, including laparoscopic procedures. The ideal candidate will bring a positive and caring attitude, excellent communication skills, clinical expertise, and previous operative experience. Successful candidates will have access to the Da Vinci Robotic system and an opportunity to increase their knowledge and skillset in robotics.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program - NCCPA certified
• 1-3 years of surgical experience/surgical residency trained candidates preferred, but new graduates will be considered
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
• ACLS and BLS required
• Completion of post-graduate surgical residency/fellowship is a plus
• DaVinci Certification is preferred
• Must be knowledgeable and comfortable in laparoscopic procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous operative experience
• Experience with DaVinci Robotic Surgery cases

Responsibilities

• OR first assistant coverage for various surgical specialties including General Surgery, Colorectal, Hepatobiliary, GYN/GynOnc, Urology, Head and Neck, Bariatric Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, and Thoracic.
• Assist with rounding on pre or post-operative patients across various specialties.
• Responsible for admissions and consults for patients in the emergency department and inpatient floors.
• Perform floor procedures including NG tube and difficult foley insertion, wound vac changes, bedside I&D, and other indicated procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
• Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Annual CME and Time Off incremental to PTO days
• Tuition reimbursement for Advanced Degrees
• Voted 'Great Place to Work' - 16 years strong!
• Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree