Physician Assistant (Clinical Immunology)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 152,900; Full time

Job summary

A leading university healthcare institution in Baltimore is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide clinical care in the Allergy/Immunology Clinic. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, management of allergic disorders, and coordinating clinical trials. Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree, PA certification, and be licensed in Maryland. This full-time position offers a starting salary range of $100,000 - $152,900 annually, with a target of $120,100 commensurate with experience. Monday to Friday schedule with a focus on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and PA certification required.
• Must be licensed as PA in the State of Maryland.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care, including evaluation and management of patients.
• Assist in coordinating and managing clinical trials.
• Document clinic notes and provide information to physicians.

Skills

Patient care

Evaluation and management of allergic disorders

Clinical trials coordination

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification by the NCCPA

Completion of CAAHEP certified Physician Assistant program

Job description

The Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Immunology seeks a Physician Assistant to provide clinical care, including evaluation, long‑term management, and comprehensive care of patients in the Allergy/Immunology Clinic and the Primary Immunodeficiency Center. This includes history and physical exam; performing and interpreting diagnostic tests; reviewing records prior and after the clinic visit; coordination of care; making referrals as indicated; and monitoring patients while on therapy.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation and management of patients in the clinic and hospital setting with penicillin or other drug allergies, including allergy skin testing. Work as an essential member of a drug allergy screening program.
• Assist in the evaluation and management of patients with allergic disorders.
• Assist in building and monitoring patient databases, including patient serum samples, data collection, electronic databases, pre‑ and post‑visit materials.
• Receive and triage clinically related phone calls, intervene appropriately with modifications to doctors and patients as needed.
• Perform procedures in the Allergy clinic, such as allergy skin testing, allergy immunotherapy, pulmonary function testing.
• Assist with evaluation and management of inpatient consults in Allergy/Immunology when required.
• With a strong focus on quality and patient satisfaction, lead and participate in patient safety and quality improvement interventions, protocol and policy development, and education of other providers in best practices for management of Allergy/Immunology conditions.
• Document clinic notes and other pertinent data that are necessary for the care of the patient. Provide information and communicate as needed with referring physicians.
• Coordinate and act as a sub‑investigator in clinical trials. This includes preparing and submitting forms to the IRB, enrolling patients into studies by completing health assessment and physical examinations, reviewing lab work and diagnostic tests, and making changes as indicated by lab results while following the protocol. This may also include discontinuing a patient on a study for reasons of non‑compliance or other issues.
• Attend clinic meetings and other meetings with division, clinical and program leadership.
• Perform phlebotomy as necessary and obtain blood specimens for blood tests.
• Warmly greet patients and visitors.
• Handle and resolve patient complaints.
• Help with clinical and divisional materials and newsletters.
• Successfully complete all required HIPAA and other clinical and research specified training courses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; certification by the NCCPA or a similar national certifying body; completion of a CAAHEP certified Physician Assistant program. Must be licensed as PA in the State of Maryland or another state where practicing.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must maintain current licensure and certification during the duration of employment. Completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to the start date.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Physician Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG

Starting Salary Range: $100,000 - $152,900 Annually ($120,100 targeted; commensurate with experience)

Employee Group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview

Department name: SOM DOM Bay Clinical Immunology

Personnel area: School of Medicine