Orthopedic Inpatient PA - Surgical Team Impact

John Hopkin’s University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking an Inpatient Physician Assistant to join a multidisciplinary orthopaedic team at Johns Hopkins Bayview. You will evaluate patient health, perform exams, assist in surgery, and develop care plans under physician supervision.

You will travel to outpatient clinics as needed and provide education to patients and families on health maintenance and home care per protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Certification by NCCPA or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a CAAHEP-certified Physician Assistant program.
• Must hold or obtain Maryland PA license and maintain licensure.
• Current CPR certification required and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and collect medical histories for health status assessment.
• Perform physical exams and document findings with accuracy.
• Obtain specimens and run routine and non-routine lab tests as needed.
• Assist in surgeries and provide perioperative support under supervision.
• Develop care plans and consult with supervising physician on treatment.

Skills

Patient care

Interviewing patients

Physical examinations

Surgical assisting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

NCCPA certification

CAAHEP PA program completion

Maryland PA license

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking an Inpatient Physician Assistant to join a multidisciplinary orthopaedic team at Johns Hopkins Bayview. You will evaluate patient health, perform exams, assist in surgery, and develop care plans under physician supervision.

You will travel to outpatient clinics as needed and provide education to patients and families on health maintenance and home care per protocols.