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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Critical Care

Backus Hospital

Jersey City, NJ
3 days ago
$90k - $120k

Job Description

Join Backus Hospital's Surgical Critical Care team to provide essential care for complex surgical and trauma patients. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the team's culture and processes while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine physical examinations
  • Formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients
  • Develop plans for further evaluation of health needs
  • Provide appropriate treatment within the scope of practice
  • Refer patients to physicians for issues outside of scope

Required Qualifications

  • Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
  • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant training

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least two years of post-graduate experience as a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Critical care and/or surgical and trauma experience

Benefits & Perks

Market-leading compensation and benefitsGenerous paid time offPaid CME time off plus CME budgetReimbursed professional licenses and duesEnhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education PartnershipsVoluntary benefits including student loan programs and insurance optionsEmployee discount programsFamily care benefits through Care.com