Physician Assistant (PA), Rotating Shift, Orthopedic Surgery

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

12d•$56 - $85

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to support orthopedic surgery and advance Adventist HealthCare’s mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The role includes inpatient assessment and treatment planning, surgical assistance, post-operative care, coordination of inpatient services and discharge planning, and patient and staff education. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a day shift and occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays. It is not on-call and is eligible for a shift differential.

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 with Microsoft Office applications, the internet, and email.

Responsibilities

Perform daily rounds and post-operative visits, document appropriately, and communicate with the attending physician.
Assist with surgeries as needed, including pre- and post-operative 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 for inpatient care and discharge planning.
Coordinate service recovery to support a positive patient experience 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.
Educate and counsel patients, families, and nursing staff, and provide discharge instructions and expectations as needed.

Benefits

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