Physician Assistant, Per Diem, Cardiovascular Surgery, Morristown

Overview

Atlantic Health is seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant for Cardiac Surgery in Morristown, New Jersey. The PA will join the nationally recognized Cardiac Surgery team at Morristown Medical Center. This opportunity supports a premier cardiac program that performs more than 1,000 open-heart procedures each year and holds a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Adult Cardiac Surgery Report for excellence in Isolated CABG, CABG/AVR, and Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement.

The Physician Assistant will serve as first assist in the operating room and provide expert care to post-operative cardiac surgery patients. Proficiency in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting, Open Radial Artery Harvesting, and Femoral Vessel Exposure is required. The PA must also be skilled in procedures including central and arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, and suturing.

• Competitive hourly rate
• Nationally recognized Cardiac Surgery team
• Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
• Voted "Great Place to Work" 16-years strong!

• Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
• National certification from NCCPA
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Surgery experience required
• Must have excellent communication and computer skills
• Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is that anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation.

Our facilities include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Centra State Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of All Spire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we provide to our patients, team members and communities. Examples include: 100 Best Companies to Work For (r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine for 15 years;
Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare; 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare; 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review;
Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP;
Gold-Level "Well Workplace" (WELCOA);
Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine designations for Millennia ls and for Health Care workplaces;
Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets; NJ Sustainable Business.

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology. It has earned multiple accolades and safety ratings from Health grades, Newsweek, Becker’s Healthcare, Leapfrog, and CMS. It is a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence and a Level I Regional Trauma Center (Level II by the State of NJ).

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 by role level. 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…