Physician Assistant - Jersey City, NJ - Full/Part Time Positions
Listed compensation
$65-$70/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About the Role
The Physician Assistant (PA) plays a critical role in delivering high-quality healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. This position involves collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to diagnose, treat, and manage patient health conditions effectively.
The PA is responsible for conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
By providing comprehensive care, the PA helps improve patient outcomes, enhances access to medical services, and supports the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery. This role demands a commitment to continuous learning and adherence to ethical standards to ensure the highest level of patient care.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish Speaking Preferred
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current and unrestricted Physician Assistant license to practice in the United States.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
- Current unrestricted DEA CDS
- Strong clinical knowledge and experience in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior Urology experience.
- Experience working in a specialized medical field such as primary care, emergency medicine, or surgery.
- Advanced certifications relevant to specialty areas (e. g., Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare informatics.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication skills with a focus on patient-centered care and cultural competence.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient histories and physical examinations to assess health status.
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and imaging studies.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Prescribe medications and provide patient education on treatment protocols and preventive care.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as necessary to achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Document patient encounters accurately and maintain up-to-date medical records in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care and contribute to clinical decision-making.
- Stay current with medical advancements and participate in continuing education to maintain certification and licensure.
Skills
The required clinical skills enable the Physician Assistant to perform comprehensive patient evaluations, interpret diagnostic data accurately, and develop effective treatment plans. Proficiency in prescribing medications and understanding pharmacology ensures safe and appropriate patient care.
Preferred skills such as familiarity with electronic health records streamline documentation and enhance communication within healthcare teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for educating patients and collaborating with colleagues to deliver coordinated care.
Continuous learning and adaptability allow the PA to stay current with medical advancements and evolving healthcare practices, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold a current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the United States, along with NCCPA certification and BLS certification. Bilingual Spanish speaking is preferred, and prior Urology experience or experience in specialized fields like primary care or emergency medicine is advantageous.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Jersey City, NJ - Full/Part Time Positions at Sovereign Health systems a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Urology (PA) — ranked against 63 active Urology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Urology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Sovereign Health systems holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 4 active listings.
Of the 50 active Urology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 84% have no call, 72% 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 ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k 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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