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NP (RNFA) / PA (First Assist) - Orthopedic

Hackensack Meridian Health

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Compensation
$157K/yr
Location
Hackensack, NJ
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Physician Assistant LicenseNCCPA CertificationBLS AHA CertificationACLS CertificationNJ Registered Nurse LicenseAdvanced Practice Nurse LicenseAANP Or ANCC Board CertificationRNFA CertificationCDS And DEA Registration

Job overview

The Orthopedic Physician Assistant supports physicians by managing patients’ day-to-day needs, while the Orthopedic Advanced Practice Nurse collaborates with the practice and hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care. The position includes operating-room duties and requires RNFA certification for NPs or First Assist for PAs. The role is based in Hackensack, New Jersey, with day shifts, required on-call commitment, and no weekends or holidays.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationComputer SkillsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle SuiteClinical CompetenciesContinuing EducationClinical PracticePatient CarePrescriptive AuthorityCollaborative Practice

Qualifications

Approved Physician Assistant ProgramNLN/AACN Accredited Nursing ProgramMaster's or Doctorate Nurse Practitioner ProgramPhysician Assistant LicenseNCCPA CertificationBLS AHA CertificationACLS CertificationNJ Registered Nurse LicenseAdvanced Practice Nurse LicenseAANP or ANCC Board CertificationRNFA CertificationNational Provider Identifier

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

The Orthopedic 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.

The Orthopedic Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.

Job location is in Hackensack, NJ.

Day shift.

Position does include OR duties, and an RNFA (for NPs) or First Assist (for PAs) is required.

No weekends required.

No holidays required.

On-call committment required.

Physician's Assistant:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Physician Assistant License. 2. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Advanced Practice Nurse:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program. 2. Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. 3. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice. 4. Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate). 5. National Provider Identifier (NPI). 6. Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law. 7. Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 9. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2. Advance Practice Nurse License. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. Board certified by AANP or ANCC. 5. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. 6. RNFA certification

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Minimum rate of $156,644.80 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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 make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,900 open Physician Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$157K/yr
  • New Jersey median$145–149K/yr77 salary ranges
  • US median$110–167K/yr2,795 salary ranges

This rate, $157K, is 5% above the New Jersey median midpoint ($149K) — in the top quarter of Physician Assistant salary ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 164 open Physician Assistant jobs in New Jersey and 7,900 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
Physician Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (2,134 postings).
Education
2,583 of the 7,900 open Physician Assistant jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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