Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

A major academic medical center in central New Jersey is seeking experienced Advanced Practice Providers (NP or PA) to provide overnight inpatient coverage for general surgery and surgical subspecialty patients. This is a non-operative, floor-based role focused on post-op care, consults, and overnight surgical patient management. There is no OR time or first assist required.

Job Description

• Shift: 7:00 PM - 8:00 AM (13-hour night shifts)
• Schedule: Flexible; ideally 2-3 shifts per week
• Assignment Length: 10-12 months
• Start Date: As soon as credentialed (temp privileges may be considered)
• Setting: Inpatient surgical unit - no first assist, no OR, no call
• Volume: 40-50 patients per night (shared by 2 APPs)
• Procedures Include:
  • VAC dressing changes
  • JP drain/chest tube management
  • NGT placement/monitoring
  • Doppler use for vascular monitoring (flap patients)
• Joint Commission-certified agency
• Prepaid travel/lodging available (for non-local providers)
• Malpractice insurance included at no cost

Requirements

• Board-certified NP or PA with NJ license
• DEA and CDS required
• 1-2+ years of relevant inpatient surgical or hospitalist experience
• Confident in overnight floor management and procedural skills
• Comfortable working with minimal direct supervision