Physician Assistant - Department of Orthopedic Spine - Morristown Medical Center

Overview

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Spine Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse with RNFA to join the Department of Orthopedics at Morristown Medical Center. We are looking for a dedicated and reliable PA/APN to provide inpatient coverage for our orthopedic spine team. The team is seeking a part-time candidate who would be able to work on a rotating schedule covering day shifts, and intermittent weekends.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of orthopedic and/or spine experience, with previous experience in the OR as a first assist.

Ideal candidates can work collaboratively with the team, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The primary role of the PA/APN is to assist in rounds, perform consultations, first assist in spine cases, order and interpret diagnostic tests, evaluate post-operative patients, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best patient care. The role will also involve occasional cross-coverage with the orthopedic joint/trauma team where you will collaborate with the APPs and orthopedic residents.

The team is committed to ensuring work-life balance for all staff and will work collaboratively to accommodate scheduling needs whenever possible.

• Assist in rounds and perform consultations for spine patients
• First assist in spine cases
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Evaluate post-operative patients
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best patient care
• Occasional cross-coverage with the orthopedic joint/trauma team, collaborating with APPs and orthopedic residents
• Provide inpatient coverage for the orthopedic spine team with rotating day shifts and weekends

• Education: Graduate of an accredited APN or PA program, Master’s or Doctorate degree
• Required Licenses: Valid New Jersey License, APN or PA
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  Active board certification in area of APN specialty or active PA board certification, BLS and ACLS
• Required Experience: Acute Care, Orthopedics/Trauma/Spine advanced practice
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  At least 2 years’ experience in Orthopedics Acute Care

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. We are one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit health care systems with facilities and sites of care including Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Centra State Healthcare System, Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, and Atlantic Mobile Health.

Atlantic Health System is a member of Atlantic Medical Group and All Spire Health Partners. We have received numerous awards and recognition for our services to patients, team members, and communities, including several rankings as a top workplace in healthcare.

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 based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary with role-specific enhancements:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advance & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, with more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities. The system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers. Atlantic Medical Group comprises 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and is one of the largest multispecialty practices in New Jersey.