Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$45-$78/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
About Us
Cooper University Health Care is named as one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes, and one of only 30 companies in New Jersey to make the Forbes list. Cooper University Hospital, located in Camden N.
J., is a Level III regional Perinatal Center and Trauma Center, with a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality of care. Cooper University Hospital is the region’s leading teaching hospital for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU).
Easily accessible from southern New Jersey suburban locations and from Philadelphia via car or public transportation. New York City and the Pocono Mountain resort areas are just two hours away and only an hour away from the sought after Jersey Shore.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Practice Physician Assistant to join our Cooper Care Alliance team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals and families across all ages, focusing on prevention, wellness, and the management of chronic and acute conditions in an outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based primary care to a diverse patient population.
- Conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Develop and manage treatment plans, including prescribing medications and coordinating referrals.
- Promote preventive care and health education to patients and families.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health, and specialists.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical meetings.
- Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
The Physician Assistant is a skilled person, qualified in academic and clinical education to provide patient services under the supervision of a staff physician both in a clinical office and operating room environment.
- Education Requirements
- Master's Degree as a Physician Assistant is required
Experience Required
Experience in an ambulatory or outpatient care setting preferred.
Experience with electronic health records (e. g., Epic).
- License/Certification Requirements
- Board certification as Physician Assistant
- Active New Jersey License
- American Heart Association BLS
- Special Requirements
- Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.
- Interest in population health, quality improvement, or teaching.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to providing culturally competent and equitable care.
- Salary Min ($)
USD $45.00
Salary Max ($)
USD $78.00
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree as a Physician Assistant and possess an active New Jersey license. Board certification and BLS certification are required, with preference given to those with experience in ambulatory or outpatient care settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Cooper Norcross University Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 630 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 56% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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