HCMD_Physician Assistant I_S049

Trinity Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Physician Assistant I (PA-1) to serve as operative first assistant across multiple service lines, including robotics and general surgery. The PA-1 conducts history and physicals, orders tests, and helps determine diagnoses and treatment plans with supervising physicians.

Essentials include ARC-PA certification, PANCE, Maryland PA license, prescriptive authority eligibility, and BLS.

Qualifications

• ARC-PA certified PA program completion.
• Must have passed PANCE.
• Must maintain Maryland PA license.
• Prescriptive authority (CDS/DEA) eligibility required.
• Must maintain BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the operating room as first assistant for multiple service lines including robotics and general surgery.
• Performs pre-operative H&P, orders tests, and coordinates care with supervising physicians.
• Conducts post-operative assessments and develops treatment plans based on data gathered.
• Communicates findings to hospital departments to facilitate collaborative patient care.
• Supports quality initiatives and compliant professional billing.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

ARC-PA certified PA program

PANCE

Maryland PA license

Prescriptive authority (CDS/DEA)

BLS Certification

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:The Physician Assistant I (PA-1) functions as an operative first assistant for multiple service lines including but not limited to Davinci robotics, general surgery, orthopedic, gynecological, vascular and urology and completes post-operative assessments and management of post operative surgical patients. The PA-1 makes an assessment based on history and physical, orders ancillary tests and treatment modalities as deemed appropriate, and integrates all data in determining a diagnosis and initiating a treatment plan, with approval of the supervising physician and attending physician. The PA-I works in a team structure and communicates with all hospital departments pertinent patient findings to facilitate a collaborative management of patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Provides Surgical assistance in the operating room upon request to any surgeon with a delegation agreement and as assigned by the Clinical coordinator of APPs/designee.

Develops laparoscopic and DaVinci robotic first assist skills.

Performs daily post-operative rounding and facilitate/coordinate care of the patient as requested by the supervising physician.

Responsible for admission History and Physical examinations, daily progress notes, daily orders, discharge, transfer and death summaries, discharge/transfer orders and prescriptions for all patients admitted to them by the attending surgeon.

Conducts evaluations of patients in the Emergency Department and on the surgical floor at the request of the attending surgeon.

Assists credentialed practitioners of bedside procedures including central venous catheter placement, tube thoracostomy, arterial catheter placement and peripherally inserted central catheters.

Supports Quality initiatives of Holy Cross Hospital including medication reconciliation, universal time out procedures, SCIP, VTE prevention, and electronic documentation.

Supports timely, accurate and compliant professional billing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from a PA program that is certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA).
• Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
• Must maintain current licensing as Physician Assistant in the State of Maryland.
• Must qualify for prescriptive authority (Controlled Drug Substance [CDS] and Drug Enforcement Agency [DEA]).
• Must have the ability to work in both the operating room and inpatient units
• Must maintain BLS Certification.

• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must function well in a team environment.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.