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Physician Assistant- Orthopedic Surgery

Summit Health·Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

$128,000 - $160,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The Physician Assistant will assist in the operating room and manage patient overflow in outpatient offices. Additionally, they will be responsible for conducting patient rounding within the hospital setting.

About Our Company We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all.

We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

If you are looking for a collaborative, dynamic, physician-led practice environment where you can learn, grow, and excel in providing integrated, multidisciplinary, patient centered care, then Summit Health is the place to be! We are seeking a licensed Physician Assistant to work collaboratively with our Orthopedic Surgery Department. The physician assistant will assist in the operating room, handle overflow of patients in the outpatient offices at Berkeley Heights and Morristown, as well as patient rounding in the hospital. Requirements include: Current New Jersey State PA License NCCPA Certification OR experience preferred We offer: Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package Generous CME funding If you are an interested candidate, please reach out to our recruiters at providerrecruitment@summithealth.com Compensation Range: $128,000- $160,000 The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience, individual performance, quality measures and location of position. SUMMIT HEALTH We are a smoke and drug-free environment. EOE M/F/D/V #joinVMDAPP #LI-SC2 About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan. Equal Opportunity Employer Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Safety Disclaimer Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current New Jersey State PA License. NCCPA Certification or relevant experience is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Patient Rounding
  • Outpatient Care
  • Patient Centered Care
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Multidisciplinary Care

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401k Savings Plan
  • FSA Coverages
  • CME Funding

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$128,000 - $160,000/yr
Location
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Summit Health

Summit Health helps patients with all of their primary care and specialty care needs. Whether it’s getting annual checkups, raising a family, or prioritizing healthy aging, Summit Health works as a team to deliver care that helps patients make the right choices and stay a step...

Salary listed on 306 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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