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Pays $77.29 Hourly — Physician Assistant market median is ~$120k (30 jobs)

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Hackensack Meridian Health
Neptune Township, New Jersey

Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant Per Diem

Physician AssistantIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Per diem cardiac surgery PA. $77.29/hr. First assist in OR. Endoscopic vessel harvest. Pick your days. No commitment.

Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant Per Diem in Neptune Township, New Jersey. The Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • This per diem position is for the OR cardiac surgery to 1st assist adult cardiac surgery cases, endoscopic vessel harvest including vein and radial.
  • Prior experience as a PA in cardiac surgery or similar experience will be required.
  • Provide medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, consistent with the PA's education, training and experience.

Requirements

  • Starting Minimum Rate.
  • Minimum rate of $77.29 Hourly.
  • Job Posting Disclosure.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $77/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant Per Diem.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Cardiac Surgery First AssistEndoscopic Vessel HarvestPatient AssessmentPharmacologic ManagementClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationEvidence-Based MedicineMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Suite

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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