Physician Assistant - Critical Care

2 months ago

New Jersey$126K - $168.5KFull TimeHospital Medicine

Job Description

Join Deborah Heart and Lung Center as a Critical Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the Surgical ICU. Manage complex post-operative patients following cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and general surgeries. This role requires 1-2 years ICU experience (3-5 preferred) and appropriate licensure and certifications.

The salary range is $126,000 to $168,500 with a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, PTO, 401K match, tuition assistance, disability, life insurance, and more.

You will perform advanced ICU procedures, manage ventilators and hemodynamics, and collaborate closely with surgeons and intensivists in a fast-paced environment.

Apply now to join a leading critical care team in New Jersey.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Critical Care at Deborah Heart and Lung a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Hospital Medicine physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Hospital Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Hospital Medicine position at Deborah Heart and Lung 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

Deborah Heart and Lung lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $126k to $169k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New Jersey.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Healthcare Coverage, Paid Time Off, 401K Matching, Tuition Assistance, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Meal Discount, Dependent Care Subsidy. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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