The primary role involves assisting the orthopedic spine team with inpatient coverage, including performing rounds, consultations, and acting as the first assist in spine surgical cases. Responsibilities also include ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, evaluating post-operative patients, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited APN or PA program with a Master's or Doctorate degree, holding a valid New Jersey license and active board certification. A minimum of two years of experience in orthopedic and/or spine acute care, including previous experience as a first assist in the OR, is required.
postgraduate degreeAttention To DetailCollaborationOrthopedicsFast-Paced EnvironmentPatient EvaluationConsultationsDiagnostic Test InterpretationSpine SurgeryFirst AssistTrauma CoveragePost Operative CareInpatient CoverageRNFA
Job description
Atlantic Health System is Seeking a Spine Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse with RNFA for a Great Opportunity in Northern New Jersey Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse with RNFA to join the Department of Orthopedics at Morristown Medical Center.
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable PA/APN to provide inpatient coverage for our orthopedic spine team.
The team is looking for a part-time candidate who would be able to work on a rotating schedule covering day shifts, and intermittent weekends.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of orthopedic and/or spine experience, with previous experience in the OR as a first assist.
Ideal candidates can work collaboratively with the team, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
The primary role of the PA/APN is to assist in rounds, perform consultations, first assist in spine cases, order and interpret diagnostic tests, evaluate post operative patients, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best patient care.
The role will also involve occasional cross-coverage with the orthopedic joint/trauma team where you will collaborate with the APPs and orthopedic residents.
The team is committed to ensuring work-life balance for all staff and will work collaboratively to accommodate scheduling needs whenever possible.
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost.
This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members.
Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation.
Our facilities and sites of care include: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ Atlantic Medical Group Atlantic Visiting Nurse Atlantic Mobile Health Atlantic Rehabilitation We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
AD&D Insurance
Parental Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance
Tuition Assistance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Backup Childcare
Prescription Coverage
Fertility Benefits
Well-Being Rewards
Healthy Pregnancy Program
Commuter Accounts
Identity Theft Insurance
Adoption Leave
Advancement
Academic Advising
Surrogacy Leave
On-Site Childcare
Home & Auto Insurance
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities.
Below are just a few of our accolades: Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For." Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S.
News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.
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:
Team Member Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On-Site Childcare Well-Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance ____________________________________________ Note: 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.
EEO STATEMENT 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 is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.
