Physician Assistant, Surgical Oncology

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Physician Assistant position while under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician is to assist in direct patient care, obtain and record medical data, provide counseling and patient education, and assist in those tasks delineated for physician assistants.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Assist in direct patient care under physician supervision
• Record medical data, provide counseling, and patient education
• Support daily outpatient office operations and answer patient questions
• Help assess patients and review medical documentation
• Prepare History & Physical exams before surgery
• Make daily rounds, write chart entries, and communicate with attending surgeon
• Educate and counsel patients and families
• Assist in surgeries, including positioning and post-op transfer
• Perform wound care (dressings, sutures, drains, etc.)
• Manage outpatient follow-ups and post-op testing
• Collect data for approved research projects
• Participate in patient support groups
• Attend scientific meetings and earn CME credits
• Take on flexible duties as part of the surgical team

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

What We Offer

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

The expected salary range for this position is $123,639.00 - $149,999.00 - $179,342.00 per year in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we'd love to meet you