Job Abstract

A well-established neurosurgery practice located in the Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center (Harries Pavilion), in Montclair, NJ- 20 mi from NYC, is searching for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

About Your Work:

• Enjoy working in the Inpatient and Outpatient settings (predominantly outpatient)
• First Assist in the OR and inpatient rounding
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30a-5p (Surgery Days schedule is 7a-3:30p)
• No Weekends
• No Call

Required: Experience in clinical patient evaluations.

Preferred: Experience in Pain Management, Neurosurgery and/or Spine in addition to experience in Pre-Op evaluations for medical clearance

Ability to speak Spanish is not required but is a bonus

The ideal candidate will have a hardworking and energetic personality to keep up with this busy practice. Must have excellent communication skills for dealing with patients, their families, physicians and other healthcare providers. This position will involve working with a national leader in spinal surgery and will stress preoperative assessments, medical management before and after surgery, and postoperative care.

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center:

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is proud to continue to provide world-class health care in a community setting. Located in Montclair, NJ, the 365-bed medical center provides patients immediate access to innovative and effective treatment alternatives at specialized centers within the medical center that focus on imaging, women’s health, cancer care, surgery, obesity, stroke and chronic kidney disease. The hospital is a designated Primary Stroke Center by the NJ State Department of Health and Senior Services and is one of a few community hospitals licensed by the State to perform emergency and elective cardiac angioplasty.

About the Community:

The Township of Montclair is a vibrant New Jersey community. Nestled at the foot of the First Watchung Mountain, Montclair is identified by its diverse population, grand old homes, proximity to New York City and its thriving arts community. The second largest university in the state resides in Montclair as well as an art museum, live theaters, art galleries and a wide range of boutiques. Montclair's lively business districts are flush with restaurants, movie theaters, shops and nightlife that attract visitors from across the region.