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Physician Assistant | Surgery - Orthopedic Location: Neptune City, NJ Employer: HPA Healthcare Pay: $150 per hour Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Locum Tenens Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant – Neptune City, NJ HPA Healthcare is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant with Orthopedic Trauma experience for a 24-week locum tenens assignment in Neptune City, New Jersey. Assignment Highlights Duration: 24 weeks Schedule: Monday–Friday Hours: 6:30 AM–2:30 PM Approximately 40 hours per week No call No weekends No holiday coverage Inpatient Orthopedic Trauma coverage Daily pre-op and post-op rounding Assist with orthopedic trauma consultations Floor coverage and discharge management Intermittent splinting support Work alongside another APP each day Prior locums experience not required Pay Ranking: Top 10% target compensation Estimated Weekly Pay: Approximately $6,000/week Estimated Daily Pay: Approximately $1,200/day Position Overview The Physician Assistant will provide inpatient coverage for an Orthopedic Trauma service, focusing on daily rounds, floor management, preoperative and postoperative patient care, consultations, and discharge coordination. The locum PA will work alongside another APP each day, providing a collaborative coverage model and consistent clinical support. This position is particularly attractive for an experienced orthopedic PA seeking a predictable weekday assignment without call, weekend, or holiday responsibilities. Responsibilities Round on inpatient pre-op and post-op orthopedic trauma patients Provide daily floor coverage Assist with orthopedic trauma consultations Coordinate and complete patient discharges Assist with patient assessment and follow-up Provide intermittent splinting support Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, APPs, nurses, and other clinical staff Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation Requirements Certified Physician Assistant Orthopedic or Orthopedic Trauma experience strongly preferred Inpatient experience preferred Comfortable managing pre-op and post-op orthopedic patients Current DEA Current CDS Must meet applicable New Jersey licensing and facility credentialing requirements Prior locum tenens experience is not required About the Area Neptune City is located along the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County, providing convenient access to coastal communities, restaurants, recreation, and beaches. The area also offers access to major transportation routes serving northern New Jersey, New York City, and the greater Philadelphia region. About HPA Healthcare HPA Healthcare connects physicians and advanced practice providers with high-quality locum tenens opportunities nationwide. Our team provides dedicated support throughout the submission, credentialing, onboarding, and assignment process. HPA Healthcare614ebcce-2988-4a21-9a10-1fc0c5beffbb
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neptune, NJ, 07753, US
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