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Atlantic Health System
Morristown, New Jersey

Physician Assistant, PD, Orthopedic Surgery - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Atlantic Health is Seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant for a Great Opportunity in Northern New Jersey

Atlantic Health, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Department of Orthopedics at Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center. We are looking for a dedicated and reliable PA to provide inpatient coverage for our orthopedic spine team. The team is looking for a per diem candidate who would be able to work on a rotating schedule covering day shifts.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of orthopedic acute care, with previous experience in the OR as a first assist. Ideal candidates can work collaboratively with the team, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

The primary role of the PA is to assist in rounds, perform consultations, first assist in spine cases, order and interpret diagnostic tests, evaluate postoperative patients, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best patient care.

The role will also involve occasional cross-coverage with the orthopedic joint/trauma team where you will collaborate with the APPs and orthopedic residents. The team is committed to ensuring work-life balance for all staff and will work collaboratively to accommodate scheduling needs whenever possible.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited PA program

Required Licenses: Valid New Jersey License, APN or PA

Required Certifications

Active board certification in the area of APN specialty or active PA board certification, BLS and ACLS

Required Experience

Acute Care, Orthopedics/Trauma/Spine advanced practice

Years of Experience: At least 3 years’ experience in Orthopedics Acute Care

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).

Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO Statement

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers.

Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine.

Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more.

Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide inpatient coverage for the orthopedic spine team, including performing rounds, consultations, and first assisting in surgeries. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals to evaluate postoperative patients and interpret diagnostic tests.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic surgerySpine surgeryInpatient roundsDiagnostic test interpretationPostoperative evaluationPatient consultationClinical documentationOrthopedic traumaJoint replacement

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 74% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOrthopedic Surgery median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)41 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Jersey index 108.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in New Jersey9 active317 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 74% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Physician Assistant listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Oct 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 310 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Atlantic Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Morristown, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare

Living in Morristown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$843k
Typical market rent
$3,119/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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