Physician Assistant (HCMC Adult ED)

About the role

We are seeking a Physician Assistant who will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health care team. Responsible for complex, standardized, patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician. Educates patients and families in matters pertaining to health maintenance, disease prevention and appropriate measures in acute and chronic illness. Direct supervision from appropriate licensed physician as designated.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive, accurate history and physical including chief compliant, presenting signs and symptoms, and past medical history and interval history.
• Recognize differences between normal and abnormal findings in H & P. Significant findings are validated or discussed with a physician as appropriate.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, diets, physical therapy, inhalation therapy or other services when delegated by a supervising physician. Abnormal findings are discussed with a physician as appropriate.
• Initiate IV therapy by peripheral, central, intraosseous routes, and venous cutdown. Perform injections, arterial puncture, venipuncture; and arterial line insertion.
• Initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.
• Prepare chart documentation for review and counter signature by the physician.
• Determine differential diagnosis.
• Maintain technical proficiency with approved procedures including suturing, wound care and orthopedic care.
• Prescribe and regulate medications.
• Evaluate outcomes of previously implemented interventions.
• Arrange consultations and referrals when needed.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss patient and unit requirements.
• Daily informal discussions are held with the physician and other health professionals to plan patient care.
• Give input for design of research protocols and procedures.
• Responsible for the conduct of EM sponsored clinical trials including regulatory issues, recruitment and good clinical practice.
• Coordinate the implementation of protocols in conjunction with the other staff members.
• Oversee daily operations for clinical research protocols in collaboration with other staff.
• Responsible to obtain informed consent from study participants.
• Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Remain abreast of new treatment modalities and technologies within the field of Emergency Medicine.
• Maintain competencies with the use of Med/Surg instruments and equipment.
• Participate in the interviewing process of clinical staff. Makes hiring recommendations. Can recommend discipline.

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

Qualifications

• Emergency Medicine experience

Pay

Starting salary range: $112,572 – $152,900 annually (commensurate with experience).

Schedule

Full time; Monday – Sunday, days, nights, weekends. FLSA status: Exempt.

Location: JH at Howard County Hospital. Department: HC Emergency Med. Personnel area: School of Medicine. Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG.