About the Role
The primary function of the Physician Assistant position is to deliver medical care under the supervision of a licensed Attending Physician at University Hospital. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, conducting thorough physical examinations, and gathering comprehensive medical data such as patient histories and exam findings. The Physician Assistant is expected to practice ethically and in accordance with established standards of care for the profession.
What You’ll Do
Provides medical care under the supervision of a licensed Attending Physician at University Hospital
Performs comprehensive physical examinations
Collects and documents detailed patient medical data, including health histories and physical exam results
Delivers care in an ethical and professional manner in accordance with established Physician Assistant standards of practice
What You’ll Bring
Required:
Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science, Physician Assistant Studies, or a related field
Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners – Physician Assistant Advisory Committee
Prior clinical medicine experience preferred
Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
CAAHEP-accredited program completion
NCCPA certification
Primary Source Verifications:
NJ license verification through the State Board of Medical Examiners – Physician Assistant Advisory Committee
Background check verification through University Hospital’s designated provider
What We Offer
Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)
The expected salary range for this position is $123,639- $179,342 per year, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you
University Hospital is an independent medical center with more than 500 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and over 3,000 employees. Located on a sixty-three acre campus, University Hospital is a regional resource for advanced care in a wide range of medical specialties.
University Hospital is the only hospital in New Jersey to be awarded Gold Plus recognition by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for Heart Failure and Stroke. Designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Hospital maintains 24-hour in-house coverage by general surgeons, and prompt availability of care in specialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, internal medicine, plastic surgery, and pediatrics.
As part of our mission to serve the residents of Newark and surrounding communities, University Hospital is also proud to be the principal teaching hospital of New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, the School of Health Related Professions, and the Rutgers School of Nursing.
