Trauma Physician Assistant

Hackensack Meridian Health

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Neptune, New Jersey

Jersey Shore University Medical Center, a premier academic medical center and state-designated Level I Trauma Center, is seeking a highly skilled and resilient Physician Assistant to join our elite Trauma Surgery team for the night shift. The successful candidate will be a critical member of our night crew, exercising significant autonomy while managing the complex, moment-to-moment needs of critically injured patients. As a Trauma Physician Assistant, you will work in close collaboration with our supervising trauma surgeons to provide comprehensive care. Your primary responsibility will be the direct management of adult trauma patients, but the role offers dynamic exposure, including occasional coverage in the operating room and for our pediatric trauma patients, ensuring a diverse and challenging clinical experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct detailed histories, physical exams, and consultations for trauma patients in the ED, ICU, and inpatient units.
• Act as the first-line provider for post-operative and post-procedural patient management, making urgent clinical decisions under physician supervision.
• Confidently perform procedures such as IV placement, Foley and NG tube insertion, wound debridement, and venipuncture.
• Serve as a first or second assistant in the operating room for trauma-related surgical cases as needed.
• Write admission notes, daily progress notes, and post-operative orders. Prescribe and manage medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with all regulations.
• Participate in research trials, contribute to the education of healthcare personnel, and serve as a clinical expert and patient advocate.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current and active New Jersey State Physician Assistant License.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Active NJ CDS and Federal DEA licenses.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification is preferred.

COMPENSATION:

Starting Minimum Salary: $117,395.20 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.