Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery, Per Diem, Day

Valley Health System

1 month ago

United States$106-$106/hr (Est. $220k-$220k/year)(est.)Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Valley Health System as a Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery, Per Diem, Day in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will encompass: * Expert clinical practice * Expert guidance and coaching of patients and families and other healthcare providers * Research * Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems) Education
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or holds a current Registered Professional Nurse license and a Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program/Masters Degree with Certification as a RNFA
Current national board certification as physician assistant or nurse practitioner
Holds a valid current NJ physician assistant license or RN license and APN license
Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered
BCLS, ACLS certification and CALS certification (may be obtained after hire)
Bedside Ultrasound Course completion (may be obtained after hire) Experience
Minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience as surgical first assist in cardiothoracic operating room.

Requirements

Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving.

Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.

Serve on call as required Salary Minimum per diem fixed rate $106/hour Job Location The Valley Health System

Ridgewood Shift Day (United States of America)

Benefits & Compensation

term and Long

Work Schedule

per-diem schedule.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Valley Health System as a Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery, Per Diem, Day.

Key Skills

Clinical PracticeGuidanceCoachingResearchLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingSurgical First AssistCardiothoracic Operating RoomEndoscopic Vein HarvestingBCLS CertificationACLS CertificationCALS CertificationBedside Ultrasound

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery, Per Diem, Day position at Valley Health System includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at Valley Health System is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Practice, Guidance, Coaching, Research, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will contribute expert professional and clinical expertise within a multidisciplinary environment to assigned patient populations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. Responsibilities encompass expert clinical practice, guidance and coaching for patients, families, an...

Benefits package: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Discount Program, Group Term Life Insurance, AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefit Plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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