PA Card First Assist Per Diem

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Saint Petersburg (FL); Presencial; USD 93.000 - 133.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Physician Assistant with cardiovascular surgery experience to provide first assist support, pre- and post-operative care, and coordinated patient management under physician supervision.

The role requires a clinical PA master’s, Florida PA licensure, BLS/PALS, and a CAQ with cardiovascular/thoracic surgery within three years of hire. This full-time position emphasizes patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Formación

• Clinical Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant.
• 5 years minimum experience in Cardiovascular Surgery as a First Assist.
• Current Florida State Licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Current BLS and PALS.
• Current National Certification as a Physician Assistant, Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ). Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery required within three years of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Performs admission history and physicals. Evaluates health condition of patients prior to surgery. Orders tests and formulates treatment plans for hospitalized patients.
• Assist surgeons in the OR by performing first assist duties and help prepare the patient and field.
• Monitors transport of patient to CVICU or PICU as needed.
• Participates in call rotation and conducts daily hospital rounds.
• Writes orders and progress notes; handles discharge planning.
• Sees patients on assigned clinic days and documents medical history and exams.
• Formulates preliminary therapeutic plan and presents to attending physician.
• Advocates for patient/family across the healthcare continuum.

Educación

Clinical Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant

Descripción del empleo

At Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, we stand in the forefront of healthcare and nursing practice, and we stand for our patients.

Position Summary

This position is responsible and accountable for health stabilization, promotion and maintenance of acute and chronic cardiac illness or injury under the supervision of a physician. Physician Assistant's (PA's) is expected to participate in evidenced based clinical practice, clinical research, and ongoing innovative education and shared governance throughout the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Performs admission history and physicals. Evaluates health condition of patients prior to surgery. Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions. Orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Formulates and implements treatment and therapeutic plans for hospitalized patients.
• Assist surgeons in the OR by performing first assist surgical duties. Ensures all appropriate data is available for review by the surgeon. Assists other OR personnel in the positioning of the patient and proper prep for the surgical field.
• Monitors transport of patient to CVICU or PICU as needed.
• Participates in call rotation. Conducts daily hospital rounds.
• Write orders and progress notes.
• Handles discharge planning.
• Sees patients on assigned clinic days.
• Performs and documents complete medical history and physical exam of patients. Formulates a list of aliments from this information, coupled with any available diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
• Prepare preliminary therapeutic plan and presents to attending physician for collaboration and approval of final plan.
• Serves as an advocate for the needs of the children and their families across the health care continuum ensuring the best patient/family experience and advancing pediatric health throughout the community we serve.

Qualifications

• Clinical Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant.
• 5 years minimum experience in Cardiovascular Surgery as a First Assist.
• Current Florida State Licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Current BLS and PALS.
• Current National Certification as a Physician Assistant, Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ). Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery required within three years of hire.

Authorization to Work in the United States

Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range

Minimum 82.66/hour - Maximum 82.66/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.