Surgical Physician Assistant

Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Location: Bergen County, New Jersey

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 per year, based on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday, with 1 week of call every 5 weeks

Specialty: General & Acute Care Surgery

Work Setting: In Person | Multi-Location

The facility is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join its surgical team serving patients throughout Bergen County, New Jersey
.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Surgical PA who wants meaningful operating room experience, direct involvement in patient care, and a strong work-life balance outside of scheduled call weeks.

The ideal candidate will have approximately 1-2 years of surgical experience and be comfortable working closely with the physician across the operating room, hospital, and outpatient settings. Candidates with prior surgical experience are preferred;
this position is not intended for a brand-new graduate.

There are no residents competing for cases, allowing the PA to play an important role in the surgical team and gain valuable hands-on experience.

• Serve as a First Assist during major and minor general and acute care surgical procedures
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care in the hospital
• See patients for post-operative visits and follow-ups in the office
• Assist with patient evaluation, treatment planning, and ongoing care
• Work closely with the physician and surgical team
• Provide coverage across multiple office and hospital locations based on the daily schedule
• Participate in the practice's rotating call schedule
• Maintain a high standard of patient care and professionalism

For 4 weeks out of every 5, the expected schedule is:

• Monday-Friday
• Approximately 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Evenings generally free
• Weekends generally free

• Monday-Wednesday:
  Primarily office-based patient care
• Thursday-Friday:
  Typically operative days

The PA will participate in one full week of call every 5 weeks
:

• One consecutive 7-day call week every 5 weeks
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the assigned call week
• Must remain within approximately 30 minutes of the hospitals while on call
• The call week is the only regular weekend requirement
• Additional bonus pay is available for covering backup call outside of the scheduled call week

This is a multi-location position
, not a single-site role. The PA will rotate between hospitals and offices throughout Bergen County and nearby communities.

The practice's offices and hospitals are located within a relatively compact geographic area, generally within a approximately 30-minute driving radius
.

• Active Physician Assistant license
• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Approximately 1-2 years of surgical experience preferred
• Prior experience in general surgery, acute care surgery, or surgical first assisting preferred
• Candidates with prior surgical experience preferred; new graduates are not the target profile for this position
• Comfortable working in the operating room
• Able to provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working across multiple offices and hospitals
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute between locations
• Able to remain within approximately 30 minutes of the hospitals during call weeks
• Comfortable with the demands of a rotating 24/7 call schedule

$130,000 - $150,000 per year
, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Additional bonus pay for backup call coverage outside of the regular call schedule