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Rinvio Recruitment
Morristown, New Jersey

Locum PA (Physician's Assistant) Pediatric Surgery

Physician AssistantContract

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

This on-site, contract position offers an excellent opportunity to work within a thriving medical practice, providing essential support in the specialized field of pediatric surgery.

As a Locum PA in Pediatric Surgery, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality care to our young patients. This position involves collaborating closely with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You will be instrumental in preoperative and postoperative care, as well as assisting in surgical procedures, making a significant impact on the lives of children and their families.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in surgical procedures for pediatric patients
  • Conduct preoperative assessments and postoperative care
  • Collaborate with surgical teams and healthcare providers
  • Manage patient records and documentation accurately
  • Educate patients and families about surgical procedures and recovery
  • Monitor and evaluate patient progress during treatment
  • Provide support in the clinic and hospital settings
  • Adhere to best practices and standards of care in pediatric surgery

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in Physician Assistant studies or equivalent
  • Active PA license and board certification
  • Experience in pediatric surgery or related field strongly preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and compassionate patient care
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and training

Schedule: 12-hour shifts

Duties: Cover pediatric surgery practice, inpatient rounding, manage the floor, and possible OR time

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified

Paid travel and expenses

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Preoperative CareSurgical AssistingPatient EducationEpic EMRPatient Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum PA (Physician's Assistant) Pediatric Surgery at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Surgery (PA) — ranked against 360 active Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 68% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physician Assistant Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution42 jobs · 37 employers

9
<$150k
13
$150k-170k
12
$170k-190k
7
$190k-210k
1
$212k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician Assistant- Dr. Fealy

Hospital for Special Surgery · New York, New York

$195k-$212k
#2

Pediatric Urgent Care Physician Assistant

PM Pediatric Care · Rockville, Maryland

$65-$100/hr
#3

Urgent Care Advanced Practice Clinician (PA-C or ARNP)

$92-$96/hr
#4

Pain Management Physician Assistant

$171k-$198k
+ 43 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.7this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Surgery (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 360 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Morristown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$847k
Typical market rent
$2,995/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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