Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$78/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

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.

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

Diagnostic testingTreatment planningMedication prescribingInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationCulturally competent care

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 298 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, 4% are remote, 66% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Family Medicine PA by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in family medicine (pa)ranked against 298 Family Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$94k–$162kFamily Medicine PA median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)41 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$118k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 66% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS physician assistant listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine PA hiring demand#2 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 52 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 409 postings, 124 closed
New Family Medicine PA listings185 in the last 30 days301 the 30 days before (−39%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine PA pay trend+5.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (298 Family Medicine (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Family Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 298 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cooper Norcross University Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Camden, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

Living in Cherry Hill

Typical market rent
$2,258/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.