Physician Assistant - Jersey City, NJ - Full/Part Time Positions
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Sovereign Health systems as a Physician Assistant - Jersey City, NJ - Full/Part Time Positions in United States.
Key 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.
Requirements
- 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).
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $55/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Sovereign Health systems as a Physician Assistant - Jersey City, NJ - Full/Part Time Positions.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Jersey City, NJ - Full/Part Time Positions at Sovereign Health systems a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Primary Care position at Sovereign Health systems is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $55 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Prescribing Medications, Physical Exams, Diagnostic Tests Interpretation, Patient Education, Electronic Health Records. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will conduct thorough patient histories and physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians. Responsibilities also include prescribing medications, monitoring patient progress...
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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