Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Position Overview

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.

Candidates must be confident working independently with a high patient volume. Local clinicians are preferred, but emergency / temporary privileges may be available for the right provider. Assignment Highlights

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 Skills & Experience

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