Physician Assistant (PA), Rotating Shift, Orthopedic Spine and Neurosurgery Spine

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

2d•$51 - $76•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire a Physician Assistant who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. This role involves performing daily rounds and post-operative visits, assisting in surgeries, conducting patient assessments, coordinating care with other departments, ordering and interpreting tests, and performing therapeutic procedures. The Physician Assistant will also provide education and discharge instructions to patients and families.

Requirements

BS Degree in Physician Assistant studies
Current Maryland PA License, DEA, and CDS License
NCCPA certification
Current CPR and ACLS certification
Minimum of one year’s experience as a surgical Physician Assistant
Meet credentialing requirements for Medical staff, including background check
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Active ACLS certification
Strong critical thinking and communication skills
Proficient in MS Office applications, Internet and email

Responsibilities

Perform daily rounds and post-operative visits, documenting appropriately and communicating with attending.
Assist as needed in surgeries, including pre/post-operative set up and documentation to include admission/discharge orders and brief op note.
Perform initial and on-going assessments of patients medical and physical status, including H&Ps, to help develop treatment plan.
Coordinate with other departments and consultants as needed for inpatient care and discharge planning.
Coordinate service recovery to ensure positive patient experience and clinical excellence.
Order and interpret patient testing such as lab work and imaging, order treatments or follow-up based on results.
Perform therapeutic/corrective measures and small procedures as needed, to include drain removal, suture placement, uterine evacuation, dressing changes, etc.
Provide patients, families, and nursing staff with education, counseling, and discharge instructions/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 their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid Time Off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support