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Atlantic Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant to join Orthopedics at Ridgewood. The successful candidate will function as a vital member of the orthopedic health-care team. This is a full-time position; Monday through Friday. No evenings, overnights, weekends, or holidays required. This position is ideal for a highly motivated PA who is a team-player and works exceptionally well with pediatric patients. Come join this amazing team!

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluates patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and gathers patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Assist in surgerys.
• May have training in a particular medical specialty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirments:

• Role assignment may require specialized knowledge, skills, and abilites within one or more of the following areas: Hospitalists, Oncology, Ortho, Rehab Services, Hematology, Sports Health, Cancer Care, Corporate Health, Surgical Services, Head and Neck, Family Medicine, Cardiology, Pediatrics, Pulmonary and Allegry, Critical Care/Trauma, Urology

Minimum Education:

• BS Degree required
• MS Degree in Physician Assistant studies required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Active State of New Jersey licensure as a Physician Assistant
• AAPA Certified Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred

Relevant Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in healthcare preferred

Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined with the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 14th year in a row to Fortune's 'Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For' list. We believe you will find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families, and our employees.

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and, therefore, abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional orientation, national origin or nationality, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, ancestry, marital status.

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