Physician Assistant, Thoracic Surgery

Atlantic Health System is Seeking a Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a Great Opportunity in Northern New Jersey

Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to join our team at North Jersey Thoracic Surgical Associates. This is a nationally ranked, growing service line with an established and expanding practice. The successful candidate will have inpatient and outpatient responsibilities at Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, and a satellite location in Clark, NJ. The candidate will work with a team of experienced thoracic surgeons and will be part of a nationally ranked program with a high volume of cases.

Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, diagnostic testing, and medical procedures under the supervision of a physician, assisting in surgical procedures and post-operative care, participating in the development and implementation of patient care plans, providing patient education and support, collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care, and maintaining accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records.

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
• $2500 for Annual CME and Time Off incremental to PTO days
• Tuition reimbursement for Advanced Degrees
• Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

Please apply to learn more about this opportunity. 

• Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• 1-3 years of surgical experience preferred
• Open to new graduates
• Must have excellent communication and computer skills
• Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently

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Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health System’s entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health System, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

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.

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