Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Inpatient & Surgical Wound Care PA Locum Tenens Mon Fri Days Exclusive 22-Week Assignment Structured Mon Fri Schedule Zero Call Burden Newark, New Jersey

Step into an advanced clinical opportunity in the Greater New York Metropolitan Area. A major tertiary teaching hospital and regional medical center in Newark is expanding its surgical services team and seeking an experienced, highly competent Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in wound care for a 22-week locum tenens assignment running November 2, 2026, through April 2, 2027.

Designed for advanced practice providers seeking clinical intensity without off-shift obligations, this position offers an ideal practice framework: predictable daytime hours (7:00 AM 4:00 PM), collaborative surgical support, and zero call requirements.

The Practice Experience

Join an established, multidisciplinary general surgery team delivering comprehensive inpatient wound consults, complex surgical care, and operating room support across a high-acuity patient population.

• Advanced Clinical Scope: Deliver high-level inpatient and surgical wound care in collaboration with supervising surgeons and APPs (averaging 15 patients per day):
• Conduct thorough inpatient wound consults, routine follow-up rounding, and comprehensive treatment planning
• Perform bedside and operating room debridements, complex dressing management, and advanced wound-VAC applications
• Assist with pre-procedural planning and intraoperative surgical support within General Surgery suites
• Collaborate seamlessly with attending surgeons, nursing specialists, and allied healthcare professionals
• Schedule & Lifestyle Advantage: Standard Monday through Friday daytime schedule (7:00 AM 4:00 PM) with occasional overtime as clinically required.
• Zero Call Burden: Uncompromising off-shift schedule with no evening call and no weekend obligations .
• Assignment Duration: 22-week dedicated contract block (Nov 2, 2026 Apr 2, 2027) with temporary privileging available.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

We are seeking a patient-focused, procedurally skilled Physician Assistant dedicated to surgical excellence and advanced tissue management.

• Credentials & Certification: Physician Assistant Certification (NCCPA); active, recognized Wound Care Certification required.
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered New Jersey State Physician Assistant License.
• Clinical Experience: Demonstrated hands-on clinical experience in complex inpatient wound management, surgical debridement, and wound-VAC therapy.

Elevate your career with a high-impact Wound Care PA assignment in Newark, New Jersey. Connect with our senior executive search team today to review assignment details and secure your placement!