Inpatient Trauma Surgery PA — Autonomy & Impact

The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & CME

Schedule flexibility

Wellness program

Job summary

Capital Medical Group is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our inpatient surgery team. The APP will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to hospitalized patients while collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.

The APP will evaluate and manage patients during their hospital stay, participate in daily rounds, develop treatment plans, coordinate care, and help ensure safe transitions of care, with autonomy in a busy service.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current national certification appropriate to the provider's profession.
• Current or eligible licensure in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Appropriate prescriptive authority and controlled-substance registration, as required.
• Current or eligible DEA registration, as applicable.
• Ability to meet all organizational employment, occupational health, background-screening, and other applicable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
• Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient needs.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, medications, and treatments within scope of practice.
• Participate in daily patient rounds and multidisciplinary care planning.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions and escalation of care.
• Coordinate consultations and follow-up care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Graduate degree (NP/PA)

Job description

Capital Medical Group is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our inpatient surgery team. The APP will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to hospitalized patients while collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.

The APP will evaluate and manage patients during their hospital stay, participate in daily rounds, develop treatment plans, coordinate care, and help ensure safe transitions of care, with autonomy in a busy service.