Job Description
Job DescriptionLocum Tenens Physician Assistant – Inpatient Trauma Surgery
Location: Neptune City, New Jersey
Compensation: $140/hour + night & weekend differential
Start Date: October 20th | Duration: 10–12 months
Schedule: 3 shifts/week, 12.5-hour shifts (60% nights / 40% days)
Position Overview:
A leading trauma surgery department in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Locum Physician Assistant to join its inpatient trauma team for a long-term coverage need. The PA will manage trauma patients on the floor, perform critical procedures, and coordinate care with the surgical team. This opportunity is ideal for a provider with a strong trauma or critical care background who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Key Details:
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Shifts:
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3 shifts per week (12.5 hours each)
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Rotating schedule with approximately 1–3 nights per week (60% nights / 40% days)
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Patient Load:
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Average of 10–25 patients per shift
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Duties:
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Inpatient trauma care and management
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Floor and consult coverage
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Performing procedures: central lines, arterial line placement
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Occasional first assist in OR (experience preferred but not required)
Qualifications:
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Active New Jersey PA license – Required
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Current CDS and DEA – Required
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Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS – All Required
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Experience:
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Trauma or Critical Care experience – Required
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Prior inpatient hospital experience – Strongly preferred
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First assist experience – Preferred but not essential
Why This Role?
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Competitive compensation at $140/hour with additional pay for night and weekend shifts
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Long-term stability with a 10–12 month assignment
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Gain valuable experience in a high-volume, Level I Trauma environment
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Work with a supportive team dedicated to providing top-tier trauma care
Interested candidates must be available to start by October 20th and meet all credentialing and licensure requirements.
Apply now to secure your spot with this dynamic trauma team.