Physician Assistant

Mercy Medical Center • Baltimore, MD

16d

About The Position

Mercy Medical Center is hiring a Physician Assistant to support its Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Disease (IDHLD). Under Dr. Maheshwari’s guidance, the Physician Assistant will manage patient care, including evaluation, diagnosis, and education. The role includes independently running outpatient clinics and requires willingness to travel to off-site locations.

The position provides care to inpatient GI patients and collaborates with attending physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care within the GI program.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant degree from an accredited school.
• State of Maryland PA License in good standing.
• CPR certification.
• Computer literacy and skill using various computers and software programs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner.
• Ability to work independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to function effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Inpatient experience or GI experience.
• Two years of experience as a practicing PA.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to inpatient GI patients, including assessment, management, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with attending physicians to evaluate and manage urgent cases, including coordinating with endoscopy services.
• Respond to consults from other hospital services.
• Assist in coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams within the GI program.
• Participate in patient education and discharge planning as needed.
• Manage patient evaluation, diagnosis, and education under Dr. Maheshwari’s guidance.
• Independently run outpatient clinics and travel to off-site locations as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive health, prescription, vision, and dental benefits and wellness credit for eligible employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match and catch-up provision.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health resources and other employee wellness opportunities through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability benefits for eligible employees.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Discounts on auto and home insurance and Verizon plans.
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time