Physician Assistant (PA), Rotating Shift, Orthopedic Surgery

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant in Orthopedic Surgery to provide patient care in support of Adventist HealthCare’s mission. The role includes daily rounds and postoperative visits, surgical assistance, patient assessments, treatment planning, coordination of inpatient care and discharge planning, ordering and interpreting tests, performing therapeutic measures and small procedures, and educating patients, families, and nursing staff. This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week, with a day schedule and occasional evenings. Weekends and holidays are occasionally required; there is no on-call requirement. The position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid in three installments at 90 days, one year, and two years after hire, subject to eligibility. The pay range is $55.88–$85.46.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Current Maryland PA, DEA, and CDS licenses.
NCCPA certification.
At least one year of experience as a surgical Physician Assistant.
Meet Medical Staff credentialing requirements, including a background check.
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active ACLS certification.
Strong critical-thinking and communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, the Internet, and email.

Responsibilities

Perform daily rounds and postoperative visits, documenting appropriately and communicating with the attending physician.
Assist with surgeries as needed, including preoperative and postoperative setup and documentation such as admission and discharge orders and brief operative notes.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ medical and physical status, including histories and physicals, to help develop treatment plans.
Coordinate with other departments and consultants as needed for inpatient care and discharge planning.
Coordinate service recovery to support positive patient experiences and clinical excellence.
Order and interpret patient testing, including laboratory work and imaging, and order treatments or follow-up based on results.
Perform therapeutic or corrective measures and small procedures as needed, including drain removal, suture placement, uterine evacuation, and dressing changes.
Provide patients, families, and nursing staff with education, counseling, and discharge instructions or expectations as needed.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, paid in three installments.
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, effective on date of hire.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance, and AD&D; short-term disability buy-up available.
Paid time off.
Employer retirement contribution and matching after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period.
Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness and accident insurance.
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program support.
Free employee parking.
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.