Physician Assistant I - Surgical

Suburban Hospital; Maryland; On-site; USD 87,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental and vision insurance

Continuing medical education (CME)

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the General Surgery team. The role focuses on inpatient rounding and collaboration with surgeons, residents, and staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will be credentialed in Maryland with active licensure, NCCPA certification, and a background in general surgery or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Valid and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provides health care services to patients under physician supervision within the Department of Surgery.
• Supports the surgical team during operations and inpatient rounding responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

EMR proficiency

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Requisition #:674849 Location:Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD 20814 Category:Physician Assistant Schedule:Rotating Shift Employment Type:Full Time

Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team. This unique position focuses on inpatient rounding responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with surgeons, residents, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care and support the surgical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of the attending physicians and the Clinical Director of the Department of Surgery.
• While providing surgical assistance, follows the direction of the attending surgeon having responsibility for the surgical case.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Successful completion of a training program, accredited by the American Medical Association for Physician Assistants.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Valid and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Maryland.
• Minimum of 2 years licensed Physician Assistant experience in general surgery or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and proficiency in using healthcare technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an academic medical center or teaching hospital.
• Interest in participating in clinical research and quality improvement projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Continuing medical education (CME) opportunities and reimbursement.
• Access to cutting-edge medical facilities and technologies.
• Professional growth and advancement within the Johns Hopkins Health System.
• 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 63.31/hour - Maximum 98.31/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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.