Physician Assistant

Luminis Health; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminis Health in Bowie, Maryland, is looking for a dedicated Physician’s Assistant to provide supervised medical services with an emphasis on acute care. The role involves patient education, treatment communication, and collaboration with licensed physicians.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree and have graduated from an accredited medical school with at least two years of experience in an acute care setting. An active Physician’s Assistant license in Maryland is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physician’s Assistant in the State of Maryland or eligible.
• Two years’ experience as a PA in an acute care setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provides education and counsel appropriate to the medical needs of the patient.
• Communicates treatment / therapy progress with individuals responsible for patient care.
• Refers patients to appropriate licensed physician or other health care provider.

Skills

Patient education and counseling

Communication skills

Ability to work in an acute care setting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Graduate of an accredited school of medicine

Job description

Position Objective

Provides supervised medical services for patients with emphasis on acute/same day care. All duties are in collaboration with contracted physician, services are provided under the rules regulations, and policies established by the approved job description of the State of Maryland, BPQA, HCFA, AMA, and AAMC.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Provides education and counsel appropriate to the medical needs of the patient.
• Maintains current licensure and continuing medical education credits as required by Maryland State Law.
• Communicates treatment / therapy progress with individuals who have the responsibility or control in patient care intervention.
• Refers patients to appropriate licensed physician or other health care provider as condition or circumstances warrant.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine.
• Two years’ experience as a PA in an acute care setting required.

Required License/Certifications

• Licensed as a Physician’s Assistant in the State of Maryland or eligible

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.