Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Baltimore County

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Malpractice

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Job summary

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Surgery team. The PA will split time between clinic and assisting in surgery, under a supervising physician, within a multidisciplinary orthopedic setting.

The ideal candidate is PA-licensed, NCCPA certified, with BLS/ACLS; orthopedic experience preferred and strong communication skills essential for coordinated patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Orthopaedic experience preferred.
• NCCPA certified; BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Strong verbal and written communication; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Split time between clinic and operating room; assist in surgery.
• Work with supervising physician and multidisciplinary orthopedic team.
• Maintain high-quality patient care in orthopedic setting.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Medical Group is the integrated provider organization for MedStar Health, one of the nation’s most recognized, respected, and comprehensive health systems. With more than 300 practice locations across Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region—including 10 hospitals, multispecialty centers, and home care,we provide exceptional care to the communities we serve.

We are seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Surgery team at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. MedStar Franklin Square’s recently constructed Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center features 20 exam rooms and two imaging suites, with physical therapy conveniently located within the same space to support coordinated, seamless care. Patients have access to MedStar Franklin Square’s orthopedic specialists in one centralized location.

This is an exciting opportunity for a PA who enjoys both surgical and clinical care. Time will be spent in clinic both solo and with a supervising physician as well as assisting in surgery.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, approximately 40 hours per week
• Schedule will vary based on clinic and OR needs
• No call, weekends, or holidays
• Typical start times are 7:00-7:30 a.m., with shifts generally ending around 4:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education/Training
• Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program
• Orthopaedic Experienced Physician Assistant preferred
• License/Certification/Registration
• NCCPA certified
• BLS and ACLS certification require
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills.

As a MedStar clinician, you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan - 403-B with % employer match
• Flexible Monday - Friday schedule with no weekends, holidays or on-call responsibilities!

The ideal candidate will have prior orthopedic experience and/or be comfortable working in an OR setting. We are looking for a collaborative provider who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary orthopedic team, and is committed to providing high-quality patient care.

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