Full Job Description
Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Department of Orthopedics at Morristown Medical Center. We are looking for a dedicated and reliable PA for a full-time inpatient opportunity.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of orthopedic experience, with some previous experience attending to emergency consults, splinting and reducing fractures and dislocations and working in the OR as a first assistant. The candidate should be able to work collaboratively with the team, have strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The primary role of the PA is to round on and care for inpatients, attend to consults in the emergency department and other inpatient units, assist in orthopedic cases, order and interpret diagnostic tests, evaluate and treat inpatients and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best patient care. The team is committed to ensuring work-life balance for all staff and will work collaboratively to accommodate scheduling needs whenever possible.
The Atlantic Orthopedic Institute at Morristown Medical Center has been nationally recognized for its exceptional patient care and expertise in the field. The institute has been ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report for multiple years. Located in Northern NJ, comprised of suburban neighborhoods, top-ranked school districts, and a charming downtown lined with delicious restaurants and local shops.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
- Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- Generous PTO, annual sick days, and paid holidays
- CME allowance and reimbursement for CDS/DEA, licensing, and boards
- Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
- Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities
Qualifications
- Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
- Must be certified by the National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Physician’s Assistants
- ACLS and BLS certification required
- 5 years of Ortho experience required
- Must have excellent communication and computer skills
- Must be enthusiastic and willing to learn
Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently
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At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is that anyone who enters anyone of our facilities, receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. That commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 18,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the state, and committed to creating a Trusted Network of Caring®. Our facilities and sites of care 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, Morriston NJ
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
- Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. We are part of Atlantic Accountable Care Organization, one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
We receiver awards and recognitions for what we provide to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
- 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine (13 years in a row)
- 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”: Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
- CEO Cancer Gold Standard ™
- One of the 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- Security 500: Security Magazine
- Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
- NJ Sustainable Business
Rated the number one hospital in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for four years in a row, 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. We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America’s ’50 Best Hopsitals’ for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World’s Best Hospitals (the 34th best hospital in the United States and number one in NJ) by Newsweek. We were included on Becker’s Healthcare 2020 list of “100 Great Hospitals in America”. In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an “A” hospital safety grade – its highest – twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020. Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.
EEO STATEMENT
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.