Surgical Staffing • New Jersey

Experienced surgical first assist coverage across New Jersey.

NJ First Assist provides dependable Physician Assistant surgical support for surgeons, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and private surgical practices.

PA-ownedCredentialed statewideOn-call supportInsurance billed in-house
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Trusted surgical support when your OR schedule depends on it.

  • No direct out-of-pocket cost to hospitals, surgeons, or patients
  • Routine, urgent, backup, vacation, and call coverage
  • Credentialed throughout New Jersey hospitals and ASCs
46+Hospitals & ASCs listed
24Credentialed hospitals
22Credentialed surgery centers
PAOwned & operated

Trusted Throughout New Jersey

Built for surgeons and facilities that need dependable coverage.

Professional surgical PA support for routine OR days, urgent cases, backup coverage, vacation coverage, and on-call needs.

Statewide ReachCredentialed across major New Jersey hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
Rapid ResponseDesigned for scheduled cases, last-minute gaps, and urgent coverage requests.
In-House BillingNo direct out-of-pocket cost to hospitals, surgeons, surgery centers, or patients.

Services

Coverage built around surgical schedules.

Flexible first assist coverage for planned cases, urgent needs, and long-term staffing gaps.

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Scheduled Cases

Reliable first assist coverage for planned OR days and recurring block time.

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On-Call Coverage

Support for call schedules, urgent add-ons, and coverage gaps.

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Vacation & Backup

Protect your schedule when internal staff are away, overbooked, or unavailable.

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Hospital & ASC Support

Professional support for hospitals, surgery centers, private practices, and surgical groups.

Where We're Credentialed

Trusted across New Jersey hospitals and surgery centers.

Search and browse NJ First Assist credentialed hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.

Credentialed Hospitals

Credentialed Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Specialties

Experienced surgical PA support across specialties.

OrthopedicsNeurosurgeryPlastic SurgeryGeneral SurgeryUrologyHand SurgerySports MedicineTraumaJoint ReplacementSpinePodiatry

About NJ First Assist

PA-owned surgical staffing focused on reliability, efficiency, and outcomes.

NJ First Assist provides experienced surgical Physician Assistants to support surgeons, facilities, and OR teams across New Jersey. We help protect valuable block time, reduce coverage gaps, and keep surgical schedules moving efficiently.

Billing is handled in-house, with no direct out-of-pocket cost to the hospital, surgeon, or patient.

Request Coverage

Need surgical first assist coverage?

Submit the form and NJ First Assist will review your request and contact you shortly.

FAQ

Common questions about coverage.

Do you provide emergency or last-minute coverage?

Yes. NJ First Assist supports scheduled cases, urgent add-ons, backup coverage, vacation coverage, and on-call needs when availability allows.

Are your PAs credentialed?

NJ First Assist works with experienced surgical Physician Assistants and highlights credentialed hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers throughout New Jersey.

Which specialties do you cover?

Coverage includes orthopedics, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, general surgery, urology, hand surgery, sports medicine, trauma, joint replacement, spine, and more.

Is there a direct cost to the surgeon, facility, or patient?

No direct out-of-pocket cost is billed to hospitals, surgery centers, surgeons, or patients. Insurance billing is handled in-house by NJ First Assist.

How do I request coverage?

Use the Request Coverage form or call 862-217-4321 for urgent needs.

Careers

Experienced surgical PAs: join our coverage network.

We are growing across New Jersey. If you are a skilled surgical PA with strong OR experience, contact us to discuss per diem opportunities.

Contact About Careers
Call 862-217-4321