Physician Assistant, Head and Neck Surgery - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

About The Position

The Physician Assistant in Head and Neck Surgery is responsible for treating patients and providing health care services under the direction and responsibility of a physician. The role includes educating patients about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders and diseases; helping patients manage chronic diseases and illnesses; and promoting health and wellness. The position evaluates patients through comprehensive physical examinations and collection of medical histories and other health data. It orders or administers diagnostic tests and interprets results, performs treatments such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management, and develops patient management plans. The Physician Assistant records progress notes, supports continuity of care, and counsels patients on therapeutic regimens, growth and development, family planning, daily emotional challenges, and health maintenance. Other related duties may be assigned. Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed multispecialty organization with more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants at over 300 locations in northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Its mission is to provide exceptional care responsive to the unique needs of those it serves. The organization works within Atlantic Health’s integrated health care network and collaborates with its hospitals and practices.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree.
Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies or a related field.
Valid New Jersey Physician Assistant license.
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLC) certification.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, perform comprehensive physical examinations, and gather medical data, including health history and examination results.
Administer or order diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests, and interpret results.
Perform treatment procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and support continuity of care.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding therapeutic-regimen compliance, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
Paid time off and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement support, and academic advising.
Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
Backup and on-site childcare.
Well-being rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.