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JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

PA - Cardiac Surgery Per Diem

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Wall Township, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/9/2026

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What they do

A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.

$132,684 / year median in New Jersey

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

The Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. This per diem position is for the OR cardiac surgery to 1st assist adult cardiac surgery cases, endoscopic vessel harvest including vein and radial. Prior experience as a PA in cardiac surgery or similar experience will be required. Weekend Work -Every Fourth Weekend Holiday Work As Needed On Call Work -

On-Call Commitment Required Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Not Applicable.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Physician Assistant License. 2. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Licenses 4. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.