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CO Physician Assistant

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD
•$112,572 - $152,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) functions as a primary provider for the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center- White Marsh & Greenspring Station. Scope of practice: breast and general reconstructive plastic surgery. Clinical responsibilities include outpatient clinic and operating room; weekday hours only (no weekends, nights, or call). Work with one physician as primary supervising physician. The position requires evidence-based decision-making when assessing and treating patients. This is a day shift position (4 ten-hour shifts). Incorporates into practice, theoretical concepts and advanced clinical skills with patients, families and interdisciplinary health care team members. Analytical ability is necessary to diagnose patients and to develop and implement plans of action for long and short-term management of acute and chronic health conditions. Highly developed interpersonal skills are required to communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary health care team to enhance collaboration and assist with problem solving. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in order to provide information to patients and health care personnel. Ability to function effectively and adapt to a dynamic and often changing work environment. Ability to work cooperatively within own unit/department and with other units and departments. Effectively communicate patient care and related professional information with co-workers. Ensures that patient information is kept private and confidential. Provides comprehensive, age-appropriate care to patients as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team. Assumes responsibility and accountability for organizing time and workload to meet patient, staff and departmental needs. Acts as an educational and clinical resource to nursing and resident staff as well as to patients and their families.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body.
  • Completion of a CAAHEP certified Physician Assistant program.
  • Must be licensed as PA in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Nice To Haves

  • Specialized knowledge/experience in Breast reconstruction as well as surgical experience is helpful but not required; otherwise, qualified applicants will be taught in the clinical environment.
  • Completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to start date

Responsibilities

  • Works collaboratively with faculty and residents to provide care for plastic/reconstructive surgery patients in the operating room and outpatient settings, both pre and post operatively.
  • Treats patients in the outpatient clinic with the surgeons and independently as well as assists in the operating room.
  • Provides patient/family education as needed.
  • Interacts with other attending physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, residents, nursing staff, support staff, administrators, and family members.
  • Perform history and physical exams.
  • Perform medical screening exams.
  • Assign a diagnosis.
  • Order diagnostic tests.
  • Conduct, interpret, and evaluate the results of diagnostic therapies.
  • Record patient progress notes.
  • Provide consultations, counseling and teaching to patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
  • Initiate referrals to other professionals for concurrent and continuing care.
  • Manage clinical emergencies.
  • Mobilize resources.
  • Make referrals as appropriate for short- and long-term needs.
  • May prescribe non-controlled medications.
  • Area of practice and patient population reflects training, education, and national certification.

Benefits

  • Commensurate w/exp.

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