General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) - Virtua Medical Group
Listed compensation
$131,250
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country.
We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home.
A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community.
That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling.
We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location: Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue
Remote Type
On-Site
Employment Type: Employee
Employment Classification
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Work Shift
Total Weekly Hours
40
Additional Locations
Willingboro - 1113 Hospital Dr, E Bldg
Job Information
Virtua Medical Group (VMG), a physician-led organization of over 1,800 clinicians and growing, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our well-established General Surgery team.
This is a full-time, employed position with VMG, providing care across our inpatient and outpatient surgical practice locations in South Jersey.
Our team of board-certified surgeons and advanced practice providers delivers high-quality, patient-centered surgical care, treating a broad spectrum of acute and elective general surgery conditions. The Physician Assistant will play an integral role in the continuum of surgical care, including outpatient evaluations, inpatient management, first assist responsibilities, and perioperative patient care.
About Our General Surgery Program
Join a collaborative team of experienced general surgeons and advanced practice providers dedicated to delivering exceptional surgical care
- Diverse case mix including minimally invasive, robotic, acute care, and elective general surgery procedures
- Opportunity to provide care in both the outpatient and inpatient settings
- Active participation in preoperative evaluations, postoperative follow-up, inpatient rounding, consults, and surgical first assist responsibilities
- State-of-the-art surgical facilities with access to the latest technologies and robotic surgery platforms
- Strong support structure including dedicated nursing, office, and surgical scheduling teams
- Established referral network across Virtua Health, supporting continued growth and robust case volume
Compensation
The starting salary for this position is $131,250.00 annually
The actual compensation package may vary based on the candidate's experience, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Paid vacation time
- CME stipend
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Interested in Joining Our Team?
Submit your CV through this posting or email it directly to vmgrecruiting@virtua.org.
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
For more benefits information click here.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will manage the continuum of surgical care, including outpatient evaluations, inpatient rounding, and surgical first assist duties. They will work collaboratively with a team of board-certified surgeons to treat a broad spectrum of acute and elective general surgery conditions.
Requirements
The role requires a qualified Physician Assistant to join a well-established General Surgery team. Candidates must be prepared to provide care across both inpatient and outpatient settings within the Virtua Health system.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) - Virtua Medical Group at Virtua Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery (PA) — ranked against 363 active Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 76% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% 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)), so the posted ~$131k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Top Physician Assistant Jobs
35 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution35 jobs · 28 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 28 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Physician Assistant- Dr. Fealy
Hospital for Special Surgery · New York, New York
Pain Management Physician Assistant
Health and Life Organization · Sacramento, California
Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner Float
$137k-$194kNurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant
$137k-$194k