Physician Assistant (Orthopaedic Surgery)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major university in Maryland is seeking an Orthopaedic Oncology Physician Assistant to join a collaborative surgical oncology team. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, assisting in surgical procedures, and developing care plans under physician supervision. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree, relevant certification, and be licensed in Maryland. This role requires strong patient care skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced medical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Certification by NCCPA or equivalent body necessary.
• Must have completed a CAAHEP certified Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure as PA in Maryland is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and compile medical histories.
• Perform physical exams and analyze findings.
• Prepare patients for surgery following sterile techniques.
• Assist physicians during surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnostic procedures

Surgical assistance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification by the NCCPA or similar

Completion of a CAAHEP certified program

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking an Orthopaedic Oncology Physician Assistant who will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary orthopedic surgical oncology team and under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician, and in accordance with established policies, evaluates patient's health status through diagnostic procedures and tests. Provide therapeutic patient care under direction of a physician and in accordance with established protocols.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Interview patients and compiles patient medical histories to assist in determination of health status.
• Perform physical examinations of patients, noting normal and abnormal findings.
• Obtain specimens from patients and runs routine laboratory tests and procedures, performs diagnostic tests, orders non-routine laboratory tests or procedures as required.
• Analyze and evaluates patient history, physical examination findings and laboratory values, and makes preliminary diagnosis of patients for review by physician.
• Develop care/treatment plan for patient according to established protocols and procedures; confers and consults with supervisory physician and other professionals before implementing treatment.
• Perform procedures as required such as starting I.V. lines, applying plaster casts, traction and splints, assisting in placement of tubes, and suturing cuts and wounds.
• Prepare patient for surgery by shaving, scrubbing and draping surgical field following sterile techniques.
• Insert monitoring equipment such as urinary catheters and temperature probes.
• Assist physicians during surgical procedures.
• Write post-operative orders which include laboratory tests, medications, and care plans according to established procedure and protocol, for review by physician.
• May attend medical rounds with physician or members of medical staff to monitor patient progress, and provide information to staff on patient's care plan, condition and progress of patient.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and family members in maintaining good health, disease prevention and home care under supervision of a physician.
• Attends regularly scheduled continuing education programs to ensure current knowledge of procedures and health care plans and protocols.
• Attend outpatient clinics and assists with patient management. Facilitate communication between own team and other consulting medical services.
• Requests consultations with other departments, as necessary.
• Acts as liaison with other medical services (social work, rehabilitation medicine, etc.).
• Provide first or second assist in operating room, as required.
• Remove and/or reinforce sutures.
• Evaluates wounds, changes dressings and performs wound care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body.
• Completion of a CAAHEP certified Physician Assistant program.
• Must be licensed as PA in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
• Current CPR certification required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.
• 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.