Inpatient Pediatric Transplant Surgery

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Pediatric Inpatient Transplant Surgery team on a full-time basis. You will work with a multidisciplinary transplant team providing care before and after solid organ transplantation for pediatric patients.

The role offers inpatient responsibilities with a rotating schedule including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overnight coverage, and requires DC licensure, PA/NP graduate

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• NCCPA certification (PA) or national board certification (NP).

Responsibilities

• Full-time inpatient position caring for pediatric transplant surgery patients.
• Rotating schedule that may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overnight coverage.
• Manage pediatric transplant patients throughout the inpatient continuum, including pre-operative evaluation, post-operative care and long-term transplant management.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Collaborate closely with transplant surgeons, pediatric specialists, pharmacists, nurses, and ancillary staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Collaboration

Education

PA or NP program graduate

NCCPA or national board certification

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Medical Group offers a rewarding career caring for some of the region's most medically complex pediatric patients in the heart of Washington, D.C. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership—as a clinician and healthcare expert.

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Pediatric Inpatient Transplant Surgery team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital on a full-time basis. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a nationally recognized multidisciplinary transplant team caring for pediatric patients before and after solid organ transplantation.

Why Choose MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute?

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is home to one of the nation's premier transplant programs, providing hope and life-restoring care to patients with end-stage organ failure. As one of the highest-volume transplant programs in the United States, the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute has performed more than 7,500 liver, kidney, small bowel, colon, stomach, and multi-organ transplants. Our pediatric transplant team delivers comprehensive, family-centered care while collaborating with nationally recognized transplant surgeons, pediatric specialists, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Position Highlights

• Full-time inpatient position caring for pediatric transplant surgery patients

• Rotating schedule that may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overnight coverage

• Manage pediatric transplant patients throughout the inpatient continuum, including pre-operative evaluation, post-operative care and long-term transplant management

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care

• Collaborate closely with transplant surgeons, pediatric specialists, pharmacists, nurses, and ancillary staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes

• Care for patients undergoing liver, kidney, intestinal, and multi-organ transplantation at a nationally recognized transplant center

• Participate in patient and family education to support successful transplant recovery and lifelong learning?

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

• NCCPA certification (PA) or national board certification (NP)

• Eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia

• Prior inpatient experience required; transplant surgery, pediatric surgery, critical care, or surgical specialty experience preferred

• Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and collaboration skills

As a MedStar Health Advanced Practice Provider, You Can Expect

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• A collaborative, physician-led transplant team

• The opportunity to work at one of the nation's leading academic transplant centers

• Access to the resources of one of the largest healthcare systems in the region

• A culture committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and exceptional patient care

Become part of an organization that is transforming transplant care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families. Join MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and help deliver world-class pediatric transplant care.

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This position has a hiring range of USD $115,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.