Physician Assistant - Neuro ICU

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$126k-$178k

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Job Description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology.

Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.

Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e. g., part-time).

Pay Range

$126,089.60 - $178,089.60

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Position Overview

Performs histories and physical examinations, ongoing patient assessments and some critical care procedures. Participates in daily patient rounds with physicians, facilitates pre-operative and post-operative patient care.

Assists with admission work-ups and/or consults to facilitate care across the continuum.

Initiates, monitors, alters and order treatments including but not limited to device placement, physical and occupational therapy, home health referral, and discharge planning.

Re-evaluates the patient throughout the hospitalization and modifies plan of care as needed in collaboration with clinical staff. Completes transfer of care notes when transferring patients to another medical service.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and development of the patient.

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated for diagnosis and management of problems.

Completes wound assessments, initiates basic skin care orders. Orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies that will assist with the medical management; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipates effects of treatments, and diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to the patient.

Participates in the hospital Quality Improvement process.

Contributes to development and revision of patient care standards and polices as needed to optimize clinical practice.

Minimum Requirements

Physician Assistant

  • Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program, approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • One-year experience working with acute care preferred.
  • NJ Physician Assistant License.

This Position Is Eligible for the Following Benefits

Medical Plan

Prescription Drug Coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

Dental Plan

  • Vision Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Healthcare FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

  • Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Commuter Transit
  • Commuter Parking
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Spouse
  • Voluntary Life Employee
  • Voluntary Life Child

Voluntary Legal Services

  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance
  • Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

Key Responsibilities

Performs patient histories, physical examinations, and critical care procedures while participating in daily rounds with physicians. Facilitates pre-operative and post-operative care, manages treatment plans, and coordinates discharge planning across the continuum of care.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited physician assistant program approved by the NCCPA and a valid NJ Physician Assistant License. One year of experience in acute care is preferred.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPre-operative careWound assessment

Neurocritical Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician Assistant by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$126k–$178kPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$140k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in New Jersey115 active4,700 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 60% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Physician Assistant listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Nov 2026
Physician Assistant pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Capital Health (US)

Hospitals and Health Care
Trenton, New Jersey
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Benefits (LTD & STD)