HCMD Physician Assistant l S049

Holy Cross; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Cross is seeking a Part-time Physician Assistant I (PA-1) to serve as an operative first assistant across multiple service lines, including DaVinci robotics and general surgery. The PA-1 will assess patients, order tests, and formulate treatment plans with physician supervision, while collaborating with hospital departments for comprehensive care.

The role emphasizes postoperative rounds, inpatient management, and timely documentation in a team-based environment, maintaining professional

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARC-PA certified PA program.
• Pass Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
• Maintain current Maryland PA license.
• Qualify for prescriptive authority (CDS/DEA).
• Maintain BLS certification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeons in the operating room as delegated by the supervising and attending physicians.
• Develops laparoscopic and DaVinci robotic first-assist skills.
• Performs daily postoperative rounds and coordinates post-op care.
• Documents admission H&P, daily progress notes, orders, and discharge summaries.
• Assists with bedside procedures and supports quality initiatives and compliant billing.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical assessment

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Rotating Shift
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 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.