What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant General and Subspecialty Surgery position at JFK University Medical Center?
The general surgery and surgical sub-specialty (Surgical subspecialty service refers to specialties
beyond the scope of core general surgery practice. This includes, but is not limited to, Surgical
Oncology, Colorectal Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Surgery, Endocrine
Surgery, and Head & Neck Oncology) physician assistant manages the day-to-day inpatient and
operative needs of surgical patients in conjunction with, and under the supervision of an
attending physician. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various patient
populations and surgical subspecialties including but not limited to the overall management of a
surgical patient, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic testing, development of appropriate
plans of care, therapeutic interventions, and intra operative assistance. They maintain a
collaborative work environment that is safe, just, and founded on principles of high reliability
and quality outcomes for patients and colleagues. The PA will perform duties in accordance
with state and federal regulations as well as network policies, PA scope of practice guidelines,
approved clinical privileges and the JFKUMC PA policy. The physician assistant reports to the
department clinical lead and Director of Advanced Practice Providers, Physician Assistant. Full
time positions include holidays and weekends on a rotational basis. Covers night shifts on an as-
needed basis, filling in for regular night shift personnel during vacations, leaves of absence, and
other planned or unplanned absences.
Qualifications:
● Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:
● Successful completion of an approved physicians assistant program, accredited by the
Accreditation and Review Committee for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA) or other
NCCPA certification examination qualifying accrediting agency.
Maintenance of a minimum of 100 hours of CME in accordance with NCCPA regulations
every 2 years
● Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred:
● 2 years of General/subspecialty surgery experience is preferred however new graduates
are considered.
● Preferred robotic training
● Required Certification/Licensing:
● New Jersey State Physician Assistant Certification
● Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required
● Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
● New Jersey CDS license
● Federal DEA license
