Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This role is primarily focused in the Operating Room, supporting complex cardiac surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair/replacement, and other thoracic interventions. Primary responsibilities of the job focus on 1st and 2nd assist, conduit harvesting, and endoscopic techniques.

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in a surgical support role to the physician in the provision of operative care, and works under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician. 

Department: Cardiac Surgery
Location: Englewood, NJ
Status: Full-time
Shift: Days (on-call shift requirement)
Hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm

Job Qualifications:

• Operating room experience as a PA/NP required.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in cardiac surgery preferred; new graduates with strong surgical rotations will be considered.
• Serve as first and second assist in the chest during cardiothoracic surgeries, including assisting with open and closing chest incisions for adult cardiac patients.
• Experience with conduit vein harvesting and radial arteries, including endoscopic techniques highly desirable.
• Suturing and caring for wounds including removing sutures and dips and changing dressings.
• Participate in on-call coverage as scheduled.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to departmental growth.
• Strong clinical judgment, manual dexterity, and ability to perform under pressure.

Education Requirements:

• Physician Assistant: Bachelor's degree required; Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program 
• Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree required

License/Certification/Registry:

• NJ PA license; NCCPA certification required
• NJ NP license; RNFA Certification required
• Active CDS & DEA registration
• Active BLS & ACLS certification 
  

   

Englewood Health job postings provide a minimum rate to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The minimum rate does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation. In addition to the minimum rate, eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other wellness resources.

Minimum rate: Physician Assistant (OR) - $85p/hr | Nurse Practitioner (OR) - $80.00p/hr