Physician Assistant (PA), Cardiac Step-Down Unit, Morristown (Nights)

Atlantic Health System • Full-time • Morristown, New Jersey, US • $58 - $103 / hour • 1d ago

Atlantic Health is Seeking an Physician Assistant (PA) for the Cardiac Step-Down Unit at Morristown Medical Center (Nights Only)

The Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join the team on the 12-bed Cardiac Step-Down Unit. The PA will work collaboratively with physicians, fellow PAs, and the multidisciplinary care team to assess, manage, and coordinate care for acutely ill cardiac patients.

Responsibilities include direct involvement in medical consultation, patient assessments, procedures, and care planning. The PA will specialize in the management of complex cardiac conditions, recommend diagnostic testing, and initiate appropriate treatment strategies in collaboration with the attending team. Ideal candidates will have procedural experience, including central and arterial line placement, and a background in critical care or step-down environments. Point-of-care ultrasound experience is preferred.

This is a full-time role with 12-hour shifts, nights only, no call, and one weekend per month required.

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
GME 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
ACLS and BLS certification required
Minimum 3 years of experiencing treating acutely ill cardiac patients as an PA
Critical care background preferred
Experience placing arterial and central lines preferred
Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently

About Us

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; 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 also 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 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, Morristown, NJ
CentraState 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 AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® 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": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
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
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.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals 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.

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Contact Information

Genesis Ochoa
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