Atlantic Health System
Location
Morristown, New Jersey
Salary
$71 - $126 / HOUR
The Physician Assistant will serve as a first assist in the operating room during cardiac surgeries. They will also provide expert post-operative care to cardiac surgery patients.
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with a valid NJ license and certification. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in critical care or cardiology is required, along with ACLS and BLS certifications.
Atlantic Health is Seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant for Cardiac Surgery
Atlantic Health, one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a per diem Physician Assistant (PA) to join the nationally recognized Cardiac Surgery team at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to one of the region’s premier cardiac programs, which performs more than 1,000 open-heart procedures each year and holds a prestigious three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Adult Cardiac Surgery Report for excellence in Isolated CABG, CABG/AVR, and Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement. This top-tier rating places Atlantic Health among the nation’s elite in cardiac surgical care.
The Physician Assistant will serve as first assist in the operating room and provide expert care to post-operative cardiac surgery patients. Proficiency in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting, Open Radial Artery Harvesting, and Femoral Vessel Exposure is required. The PA must also be skilled in procedures including central and arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, and suturing.
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.
We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.
Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.
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:
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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.
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 Heart Care provides the same high-quality cardiovascular care found at other nationally recognized medical centers, but in the comfort of community hospital settings. Home to the largest cardiac surgery program in New Jersey and ranked one of the 50 best hospitals in the nation for cardiology & heart surgery by US News & World Report, Morristown Medical Center’s Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute serves as the hub of Atlantic Health System Heart Care. Patients from Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, and Overlook Medical Center are seamlessly connected to Morristown when advanced cardiovascular care is necessary thanks to an infrastructure that includes helipads and ambulance transport and an electronic health record system that allows physicians to share health records in real time. In addition, pediatric cardiology services are available at Goryeb Children’s Hospital, located on the Morristown Medical Center campus.
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