Physician Assistant (Per Diem PA for PPE/Games)

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

About The Position

Atlantic Sports Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for a per diem opportunity within the sports medicine service line at Morristown Medical Center. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in either pediatrics, family medicine, sports medicine, or orthopedics. This position is an outpatient sports medicine physician assistant that provides comprehensive medical care to student athletes and physically active individuals across the lifespan. Working collaboratively with supervising sports medicine physicians and other healthcare professionals, the PA evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages musculoskeletal injuries, acute and chronic conditions, and participates in performance optimization, injury prevention, and rehabilitation in a clinic or ambulatory care setting. The position will also require performing pre-participation physicals for student athletes at contracted schools. The Physician Assistant will work with a medical team to provide physical assessments and consultations on the campuses of partnered schools on athletes ages 10 and up. The Physician Assistant will be expected to collaborate with other departments: Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary outpatient sports medicine practice, coordinating care with physicians, school nurses, athletic trainers, and ancillary providers to ensure cohesive patient management. Participate in case discussions, clinical pathway development, and quality improvement initiatives where applicable. In New Jersey, Physician Assistants are licensed healthcare professionals authorized to perform a full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures — including physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., x-rays, labs), prescribing medications (including schedule II), developing patient care plans, and serving as recognized primary care providers within a collaborative relationship with a supervising physician. They may also order physical therapy and other ancillary services. The role offers flexibility with shifts available during after school hours & weekends specific to Pre-Participation coverage. Other potential roles is in the OR, clinical setting, event coverage, as well as professional development. Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning. Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health System’s entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health System, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services. In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals. Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: Team Member Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On-Site Childcare Well-Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance ____________________________________________ Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. EEO STATEMENT Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status. Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.

Requirements

at least three years of experience in either pediatrics, family medicine, sports medicine, or orthopedics

Responsibilities

evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages musculoskeletal injuries, acute and chronic conditions
participates in performance optimization, injury prevention, and rehabilitation in a clinic or ambulatory care setting
performing pre-participation physicals for student athletes at contracted schools
provide physical assessments and consultations on the campuses of partnered schools on athletes ages 10 and up
Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary outpatient sports medicine practice, coordinating care with physicians, school nurses, athletic trainers, and ancillary providers to ensure cohesive patient management.
Participate in case discussions, clinical pathway development, and quality improvement initiatives where applicable.
perform a full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures — including physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., x-rays, labs), prescribing medications (including schedule II), developing patient care plans, and serving as recognized primary care providers within a collaborative relationship with a supervising physician
order physical therapy and other ancillary services

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance