PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, MANAGER | PHYSICIAN SERVICES | FULL-TIME FLEXIBLE SHIFTS (25504)

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Physician Assistant Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and day-to-day leadership of the PA team.
• Manage PA staffing, schedules, assignments, coverage, and workflow to ensure appropriate patient care coverage.
• Monitor PA performance, productivity, attendance, and adherence to organizational policies and expectations.
• Conduct regular check-ins and performance evaluations and provide coaching and feedback as appropriate.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, orientation, and retention of PAs.
• Develop and maintain PA onboarding, orientation, competency, and education processes.
• Ensure PA licensure, certifications, credentials, and other required documentation remain current and compliant.
• Coordinate with Medical Staff Services, Human Resources, Nursing, and other departments regarding PA-related credentialing and employment matters.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies, procedures, and clinical practice standards applicable to the PA team.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Review and address operational issues impacting PA workflow, staffing, and patient care.
• Track and report departmental metrics, including staffing, productivity, patient volume, quality indicators, and other performance measures.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives involving PA services.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, patient access, provider utilization, and overall PA team performance.
• Serve as a resource and escalation point for PAs regarding clinical, operational, and workplace concerns.
• Facilitate communication between the PA team and hospital leadership, physicians, nursing, and other interdisciplinary departments.
• Assist with budget planning, supply management, and resource allocation related to PA services.
• Participate in meetings and committees as assigned and represent the PA team in organizational initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate administrative records, reports, schedules, and other documentation related to PA operations.
• Perform other administrative and operational duties as assigned by leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and manage the PA team.
• Assign work and establish priorities based on departmental and patient care needs.
• Participate in hiring, performance management, corrective action, and other employment-related decisions in collaboration with Human Resources and leadership.
• Establish performance expectations and hold PAs accountable for meeting clinical, operational, and organizational standards.
• Support professional development and continuing education for the PA team.
• Ensure adequate staffing and coverage to support department operations.

Education Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in the State of New Jersey required.
• Current NCCPA certification required.
• Current BLS certification required; additional certifications may be required based on clinical specialty.
• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant in a hospital, healthcare, or clinical setting required.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory, leadership, or management experience preferred.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or coordinating the work of Physician Assistants or other advanced practice providers preferred.
• Experience with provider scheduling, staffing coordination, performance management, and operational oversight preferred.
• Experience with quality improvement, regulatory compliance, credentialing, and healthcare performance metrics preferred.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with physicians, nursing leadership, Human Resources, Medical Staff Services, and other interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, workflows, and performance standards preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range: $165,000 to $205,000 annually

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.