Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - General/Other in Hackensack, NJ

Physician Assistant | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Hackensack, NJ
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time locum tenens opportunity in Hackensack, New Jersey. This outpatient-only assignment is covering a leave of absence and offers a collaborative practice environment with an established cardiac surgery team.

Compensation : $125 Per Hour

Position Highlights

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, four 10-hour shifts per week (alternating day off)

• Setting: Outpatient only

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage preoperative and postoperative cardiac surgery patients

• See approximately 10 patients per day

• Perform minor postoperative procedures, including:
  • Wound debridement

  • Wound packing placement

• Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons and advanced practice providers to ensure continuity of care

Practice Environment

• Work alongside 5 Cardiac Surgeons

• Collaborate with 5 outpatient Advanced Practice Providers and the Clinical APN Manager

• Coordinate care with the inpatient NP/PA team

• Supported by experienced clerical coordinators, scheduling staff, certified medical assistants (CMAs), an office supervisor, and an office manager

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with cardiac surgery experience

• Active New Jersey license

• Current DEA and CDS (Controlled Dangerous Substances) registration

• Experience managing cardiac surgery patients in an outpatient or surgical practice setting preferred