Physician Assistant (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a Physician Assistant to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary orthopedic surgical team.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and compile patient medical histories to assist in determination of health status.
• Perform physical examinations of patients, noting normal and abnormal findings.
• Obtain specimens from patients and run routine laboratory tests and procedures; perform diagnostic tests, order non-routine laboratory tests or procedures as required.
• Analyze and evaluate patient history, physical examination findings, and laboratory values, and make preliminary diagnoses for review by physician.
• Develop care/treatment plans for patients according to established protocols and procedures; confer and consult with supervisory physician and other professionals before implementing treatment.
• Perform procedures such as starting I.V. lines, applying plaster casts, traction and splints, assisting in placement of tubes, and suturing cuts and wounds.
• Prepare patients for surgery by shaving, scrubbing, and draping the surgical field following sterile techniques.
• Insert monitoring equipment such as urinary catheters and temperature probes.
• Assist physicians during surgical procedures.
• Write post-operative orders including laboratory tests, medications, and care plans according to established procedure and protocol, for review by physician.
• Attend medical rounds with physician or members of medical staff to monitor patient progress and provide information on patient care plans, conditions, and progress.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and family members on maintaining good health, disease prevention, and home care under supervision of a physician.
• Attend regularly scheduled continuing education programs to ensure current knowledge of procedures and health care plans and protocols.
• Attend outpatient clinics and assist with patient management; facilitate communication between the team and other consulting medical services.
• Request consultations with other departments as necessary.
• Act as liaison with other medical services (social work, rehabilitation medicine, etc.).
• Provide first or second assist in the operating room as required.
• Remove and/or reinforce sutures.
• Evaluate wounds, change dressings, and perform wound care.
• Regular travel to the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center location is required.

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 a PA in the State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
• Current CPR certification required; must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification required.
• Completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to start date.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Pay

Starting salary range: $112,572 - $152,900 annually ($120,000 targeted).

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday day shift.