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Job Description for Physician Assistant September 2025

Job Title: Hospital-Based Physician Assistant for Essex County/OBGYN

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant to join our team providing direct patient care and supporting the OB/GYN team with inpatient care.  This 2 weekend per month on-call position is based from home, with some set in-hospital time (ie; postpartum rounds and circumcisions Saturday and Sunday mornings). Would be 62 hours per weekend from Friday 5pm – Monday 7am.  PA will be responsible for answering pages from patients and hospital ED as well as inpatient units. PA will perform ER and inpatient GYN consults with supervision of OB/GYN MD. PA will prep patients needing urgent surgery and depending on procedure may be required to assist MD. PA may be required to assist with unscheduled cesareans over the weekend depending on unit census. Compensation would be $60.00 - $65.00 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment & Diagnosis:

Conduct thorough physical exams and gather detailed medical histories from patients to accurately diagnose illnesses and injuries. 

• Treatment Planning & Implementation:

Develop and manage patient-specific treatment plans, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, lab work, MRI, CT) and prescribing medications. 

• Procedural Skills:

Circumcision, nexplanon insertion, assist surgeries

• Patient & Family Education:

Educate patients and their families on their conditions, treatment options, self-care techniques, and preventive health measures. 

• Collaboration & Communication:

Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, comprehensive patient care. 

• Documentation:

Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in Epic (EHR) and comply with confidentiality regulations. 

Qualifications: 

• Graduation from an accredited PA program and experience caring for obstetrics and gynecological patients as well as surgical assisting.
• Current state licensure and national certification as a Physician Assistant.
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and caring approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced healthcare team.
• Proficiency with electronic health records Epic EHR system.

The following benefits are currently offered by the Practice: 

• BCBS Health Insurance
• BCBS Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Malpractice Coverage
• Choice Time Off
• Reimbursement of Professional Licenses (PA and RN Licenses, MCSR, DEA)
• Short Term and Long Term disability insurance (Covered by the Practice)
• Life Insurance (Covered by the Practice)
• Participation in the 401(k) payroll deferral plan with 3% contribution annually from the Practice
• Aflac Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible spending plans (Medical and Dependent Care)

• Educational Assistance Plan up to 4% of annualized salary, subject to an annual maximum of $5,250 (see policy for eligibility requirements)

Expense account of $2,000 annually for expenses related to the Practice’s business