PA Surgery (Physician Assistant)

Lifebridge Health • Randallstown, MD

3d

About The Position

PA Surgery (Physician Assistant) Summary Summary: Provides safe, high quality patient care as a member of a physician directed healthcare team at NWHC. Serves as a resource to the attending medical staff as well as other team members.
Responsibilities: Technical Duties Competently performs a wide range technical functions related to the PA role. Completes these functions in a safe and effective manner. Documentation Appropriately & accurately documents all patient encounters. Performs an accurate and comprehensive H & P. Discharge Planning Attends Patient Rounds on a daily basis and is prepared to present each patient. Anticipates patient discharge needs. Effectively communicates with other members of the patient care team. Clinical Therapeutics Understands and demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and appropriate medication usage. Prescribes medications in a safe and cost-effective manner. Maintains compliance with all Hospital and external agency requirements related. Clinical assessment Able to identify routine and complex patient presentations. Able to identify normal and abnormal laboratory findings Able to identify normal and abnormal findings on routine imaging studies. Maintains Competencies ACLS/BCLS as required by position Completes all HealthStream Classes as required by position. Attends Departmental meetings on a regular basis. Participates in Medical Staff and Departmental educational programs. Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with members of the Medical staff. Communicates effectively and appropriately with all members of the patient care team. Cost-effective care Maintains knowledge of evidence based medicine and treatment plans. Maintains compliance with all regulations regarding provider and institutional reimbursement. Appropriately orders necessary diagnostic and therapeutic intervention. Represents the department on various hospital and departmental committees as requested. able to first and second assist on a wide variety of surgical procedures.
Additional Information Who We Are: LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care. What We Offer: Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients. Growth : Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification. Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license. Benefits : Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs. Why LifeBridge Health? With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital. Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare. LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

Requirements

• 1-3 years
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies
• Physician Assistant License - Current Maryland license or eligibility to obtain Maryland license
• Controlled Dangerous Substances License - Current Maryland license or eligibility to obtain Maryland license
• DEA Controlled Substance Registration
• Physician Assistant - Certified
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

• Competently performs a wide range technical functions related to the PA role.
• Completes these functions in a safe and effective manner.
• Appropriately & accurately documents all patient encounters.
• Performs an accurate and comprehensive H & P.
• Attends Patient Rounds on a daily basis and is prepared to present each patient.
• Anticipates patient discharge needs.
• Effectively communicates with other members of the patient care team.
• Understands and demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and appropriate medication usage.
• Prescribes medications in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Maintains compliance with all Hospital and external agency requirements related.
• Able to identify routine and complex patient presentations.
• Able to identify normal and abnormal laboratory findings
• Able to identify normal and abnormal findings on routine imaging studies.
• Maintains Competencies ACLS/BCLS as required by position
• Completes all HealthStream Classes as required by position.
• Attends Departmental meetings on a regular basis.
• Participates in Medical Staff and Departmental educational programs.
• Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with members of the Medical staff.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with all members of the patient care team.
• Maintains knowledge of evidence based medicine and treatment plans.
• Maintains compliance with all regulations regarding provider and institutional reimbursement.
• Appropriately orders necessary diagnostic and therapeutic intervention.
• Represents the department on various hospital and departmental committees as requested.
• Able to first and second assist on a wide variety of surgical procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job)
• Comprehensive health plans
• Free parking
• Wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level