Physician Assistant

St. Joseph's Health
Wayne, New Jersey
Full-time

Overview

St. Joseph’s Healthcare System is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff.

The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s 100 Best Places to Work in Health Care .

Job Overview

Under the general or direct supervision of the Physician-In-Charge or designee, the Physician's Assistant (PA) will perform the following duties and be further guided by the specific Delineation of Privileges.

Provide first assistance in various surgical disciplines, including General Surgery, Bariatric, gynecology, uro-gynecology, and emergency general surgery.

Collaborate closely with the surgical team to ensure high-quality, efficient care delivery. Evaluate service needs and contribute to the continuous improvement of the MIS / robotic surgery program.

Support the development and implementation of protocols and procedures that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Work requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology and the clinical aspects of patient care at a level normally acquired through completion of an approved Physician's Assistant Program culminating in a Bachelors degree of Science and three to five years of previous work related experience.
  • Licensure required as a Physician's Assistant by the State of New Jersey.
  • Work requires the analytical ability to resolve highly complex problems requiring the application of scientific or technical principles, theories and concepts and in-depth experienced-based knowledge.
  • Work requires the ability to develop and write instructional / training materials, prepare detailed assessments of patient referrals, conduct individual or group therapy sessions, or perform other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skill.
  • Work requires direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients.
  • Experience in surgical care preferred
  • Proficiency with the da Vinci Surgical System is desirable, but appropriate robotic training is available.
  • Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

30+ days ago
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