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JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LABOR AND DELIVERY

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, Neptune City, New Jersey, United States

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Position PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LABOR AND DELIVERY

– JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

Job Details Requisition #: 2025-171827 | Shift: Day | Status: Full Time with Benefits

Overview The Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. Obstetrical/Women's Health experience required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and triage patients presenting to L&D

Perform comprehensive history and physical examination and develop initial management plans in collaboration with the resident and attending physician

Interpret fetal heart rate tracings and communicate findings to the care team

Manage uncomplicated laboring patients, including performing cervical exams, ordering medications, and providing patient education

Perform procedures within scope of practice

Serve as first‑assistant in C‑sections & other obstetric surgical procedures when residents are in protected time

Assist attending physicians and residents with vaginal deliveries

Manage immediate postpartum period – assess for hemorrhage and urinary retention

Conduct postpartum rounds, managing common postpartum issues

Provide thorough patient education on postpartum recovery and contraception

Facilitate patient discharges, ensuring prescriptions, follow‑up appointments, instructions, discharge summaries and reconciliations are in place

Serve as a consistent clinical resource and point of continuity for nursing staff and residents, helping orient new team members to unit protocols

Ensure seamless handoffs and communication during shift changes

Participate in daily team huddles, rounds and department meetings

Qualifications

Successful completion of an approved Physician Assistant program, accredited by the AMA Board of Physician Assistant Education

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace

Physician Assistant License

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Compensation Minimum rate of $148,803.20 annually

Benefits Health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits

Location HMHMG Specialty Care, 570 Borough of Neptune City, New Jersey

EEO Statement Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, military service, or veteran status.

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