<p>Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is recruiting an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant to join its full-service Emergency Department — a 20-bed, 20,000-visit-per-year community ED backed by the clinical depth of the Hackensack Meridian Health network. The position offers W-2 employment with a comprehensive benefits package, scribe support, and a defined APP shift structure that supports work-life balance. Academic and administrative growth pathways are available through the hospital's affiliation with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>W-2 employment status with a comprehensive benefits package</li> <li>Paid time off (PTO) included</li> <li>Scribe coverage provided — documentation burden significantly reduced</li> <li>Academic, clinical, and administrative growth opportunities through affiliation with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine</li> <li>Access to the resources and referral network of Hackensack Meridian Health, one of New Jersey's largest health systems</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Annual ED volume of 20,000 visits serving pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients</li> <li>20 main ED beds plus 8 dedicated Fast Track beds</li> <li>14% admission rate — a manageable acuity profile well-suited to an experienced community ED APP</li> <li>APP shift schedule: Monday 10a–10p; Tuesday through Sunday 10a–8p</li> <li>Scribe coverage on all APP shifts</li> <li>On-site imaging: dedicated X-ray, CT scanner, and portable ultrasound</li> <li>Epic EMR</li> <li>Strong transfer relationship with Hackensack University Medical Center for higher-acuity cases requiring tertiary-level care</li> <li>128-bed acute-care community hospital with five operating rooms, a special procedure room, an ICU/critical care unit, a state-of-the-art maternity and obstetrical unit, women's imaging, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, joint replacement and bariatric centers, and a wound care center</li> <li>SRC-accredited Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery</li> <li>American Heart Association Gold Plus Get With the Guidelines — Stroke quality achievement award recipient</li> <li>"A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Physician Assistant with prior Emergency Medicine clinical experience required — new graduates will not be considered</li> <li>Active New Jersey PA license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of community ED acuity across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations</li> <li>Ability to work independently within a collaborative physician-APP team model</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Westwood is located in Bergen County — consistently ranked among the best places to live in New Jersey — situated just across the Hudson River from New York City. The area offers top-rated public schools, low crime rates, diverse communities, and a wide range of outdoor and cultural amenities, delivering a high quality of life with immediate access to everything the New York metropolitan area has to offer. For clinicians seeking suburban stability without sacrificing urban proximity, Bergen County is a compelling place to put down roots.</p>