Physician Assistant

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical institution is seeking a Physician Assistant to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team in Dermatology. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, and offering education to patients. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, relevant certification, and a minimum of one year of Dermatology experience. This is a full-time position located in Howard County, Maryland, with potential opportunities in other locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required.
• Certification from NCCPA or similar body needed.
• Completion of CAAHEP-certified Physician Assistant program is a must.
• Must be licensed as a PA in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and compile medical histories.
• Perform physical examinations and order tests.
• Develop care plans based on patient evaluations.
• Provide patient education in health maintenance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medical procedures

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification by the NCCPA

Completion of a CAAHEP-certified Physician Assistant program

PA License in Maryland

Job description

Overview

Physician Assistant role at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the Department of Dermatology. The position involves working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, under the direction, supervision, and responsibility of a physician. See patients independently at the Johns Hopkins Dermatology Clinic in Howard County; opportunities may exist at GSS (Timonium, MD) and Sibley (DC) locations.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and compile patient medical histories to assist in determining health status.
• Perform physical examinations of patients, noting normal and abnormal findings.
• Obtain specimens from patients and run routine laboratory tests and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic tests and order non-routine laboratory tests or procedures as required.
• Analyze and evaluate patient history, physical examination findings, and laboratory values, and make preliminary diagnoses for review by physicians.
• Develop a care/treatment plan for the patient according to established protocols and procedures.
• Consult with supervisory physician and other professionals before implementing treatment when needed.
• Perform procedures as required, such as biopsies, medical injections, ED&C, and excisions while following sterile techniques.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and family members in maintaining good health and disease prevention.
• Attend regularly scheduled continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge of procedures, health care plans, and protocols.
• Facilitate communication between own team and other consulting medical services; request consultations with other departments as necessary.
• Act as liaison with other medical services (social work, rehabilitation medicine, etc.).
• Maintain clinical documentation and respond to patient and staff messaging in accordance with hospital/bylaws.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Certification by the NCCPA or a similar national certifying body.
• Completion of a CAAHEP-certified Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed as a PA in the State of Maryland or other states where practicing.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a Dermatology PA.

Employment type

• Full-time

Location

Johns Hopkins Dermatology Clinic, Howard County; potential opportunities at GSS (Timonium, MD) and Sibley (DC).