Overview

Who We Are

Patient focused, community oriented, conveniently located and equipped with technology that rivals the nation's most prestigious healthcare systems, Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center offers a comprehensive and growing array of services delivered by caring and highly skilled medical professionals. We're proud of the therapeutic and administrative upgrades we have made. Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and its surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The physicians, nurses and volunteers who are a part of the Mountainside family are your friends and neighbors. We're your community, your hospital and team, working hard for you.

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is proud to continue to provide world-class health care services in a community setting. Our 365 bed medical center has successfully transitioned from a stand-alone facility to being part of Hackensack Meridian Health, the most comprehensive and truly integrated network in New Jersey. Mountainside is a joint venture between Hackensack Meridian Health and Ardent Health Services, one of the country's leading private hospital management companies.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Physician Assistant to join the Mountainside Team!

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

The Physician Assistant, will be responsible for pre-operative, operative and post-operative patient care, under the direction and supervision of the attending surgeon.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Round and monitor patients in the hospital both pre and post operatively ensuring that patients vitals, labs and suture sites, medications and needs are responded to in a timely manner.

• Notify surgeon of any significant changes in patient condition

• Participate in the evaluation and surgical care of oncology and gynecological oncology patients

• Observe and care for the service patients in the corresponding clinical units

• Provide quality patient care through delegation of the supervising physician within in inpatient, outpatient and operating room settings

• Exhibit autonomy in the operating room and inpatient when required

• Handles patient education and discharge summaries

• Deliver evidence-based care in a motivational, empathetic and compassionate manner

• Perform any and all other duties assigned

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of Physician Assistant experience

• Must be a graduate of an AMA accredited Physician Assistant program

• New Jersey State Physician Assistant license that is active and in good standing

• Possess a valid Controlled Dangerous Substance license

• Must have current BLS and ACLS certifications, and current NCCPA

What We Offer

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401k with Company match

• Company paid basic life insurance and long term disability coverage

• Generous paid time off, including an additional extended illness bank

• 6 Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Advancement and career development opportunities

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.