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Capital Health (US)
Hopewell, New Jersey

Physician Assistant Acute (STARS)

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$129,854 - $191,755

Posted 1mo ago

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Job Description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology.

Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.

Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e. g., part-time).

Pay Range

$62.43 - $92.19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Position Overview

Job Description

Essential Functions

Performs histories and physical examinations, ongoing patient assessments and some critical care procedures. Participates in daily patient rounds with physicians, facilitates pre-operative and post-operative patient care.

Assists with admission work-ups and/or consults to facilitate care across the continuum.

Initiates, monitors, alters and order treatments including but not limited to device placement, physical and occupational therapy, home health referral, and discharge planning.

Re-evaluates the patient throughout the hospitalization and modifies plan of care as needed in collaboration with clinical staff. Completes transfer of care notes when transferring patients to another medical service.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and development of the patient.

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated for diagnosis and management of problems.

Completes wound assessments, initiates basic skin care orders. Orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies that will assist with the medical management; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipates effects of treatments, and diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to the patient.

Participates in the hospital Quality Improvement process.

Contributes to development and revision of patient care standards and polices as needed to optimize clinical practice.

Minimum Requirements

Physician Assistant

  • Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program, approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • One-year experience working with primary care management or acute care preferred.
  • NJ Physician Assistant License.

Nurse Practitioner

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing and Master's degree in advanced clinical practice or graduate of post Master's certificate program for nurse practitioner.
  • One-year experience working with primary care management or acute care preferred.
  • Advanced Practice Nurse – NJ License
  • Physical Requirements
  • Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, Standing

Occasional physical demands include: Walking, Climbing (e. g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, reaching forward, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Talk or Hear

Continuous physical demands include: Taste or Smell

Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 0 lbs.

This Position Is Eligible for the Following Benefits

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Healthcare FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Transit

Commuter Parking

Supplemental Life Insurance

  • Voluntary Life Spouse
  • Voluntary Life Employee
  • Voluntary Life Child

Voluntary Legal Services

Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

Key Responsibilities

Performs patient histories, physical examinations, and ongoing assessments while participating in daily rounds and critical care procedures. Facilitates care across the continuum by ordering diagnostic studies, managing treatments, and coordinating discharge planning.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an accredited physician assistant program or a master's degree for nurse practitioners, along with current New Jersey licensure. One year of experience in primary or acute care is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPre-operative carePost-operative careWound assessmentClinical documentation

Acute Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 68% have no call, 80% 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 ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k 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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physician Assistant roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,172 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Hopewell

Median resident rent
$1,856/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Capital Health (US)

Hospitals and Health Care
Trenton, New Jersey
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance