JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LABOR AND DELIVERY
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, Neptune City, New Jersey, United States
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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– 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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