Physician Assistant (PA), Day Shift, Obstetrics

Adventist HealthCare; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 145,563,000 - 218,344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Dis

Basic Life Insurance and AD&D

Paid Time Off

Employer retirement contribution and 3

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible spending accounts

Subsidized childcare

Job summary

White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Physician Assistant for our Obstetrics unit within Adventist HealthCare. You will perform rounds, assist in surgeries, and coordinate care with other departments to support inpatient and discharge planning.

The ideal candidate has a BS in PA studies, surgical experience, NCCPA certification, Maryland PA license, and BLS/ACLS. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a faith-based work environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Physician Assistant studies to qualify for licensure.
• Two years surgical experience or surgical residency preferred.
• NCCPA certification, Maryland State PA license, CDS, DEA, ACLS.
• Meet credentialing requirements for Medical staff, including background check.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds and post-operative visits, documenting appropriately and communicating with attending.
• Assist as needed in surgeries, including pre/post-operative set up and documentation to include admission/discharge orders and brief op note.
• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patients medical and physical status, including H&Ps, to help develop treatment plan.
• Coordinate with other departments and consultants as needed for inpatient care and discharge planning.
• Coordinate service recovery to ensure positive patient experience and clinical excellence.
• Order and interpret patient testing such as lab work and imaging, order treatments or follow-up based on results.
• Perform therapeutic/corrective measures and small procedures as needed, to include drain removal, suture placement, uterine evacuation, dressing changes, etc.
• Provide patients, families, and nursing staff with education, counseling, and discharge instructions/expectations as needed.

Skills

Surgical experience

Education

BS in Physician Assistant studies

NCCPA certification

Maryland State PA license

CDS

DEA

ACLS

BLS

Job description

White Oak Medical CenterIf you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Physician Assistant for our Obstetrics unit who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.As a Physician Assistant, you will:• Perform daily rounds and post-operative visits, documenting appropriately and communicating with attending.• Assist as needed in surgeries, including pre/post-operative set up and documentation to include admission/discharge orders and brief op note• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patients medical and physical status, including H&Ps, to help develop treatment plan• Coordinate with other departments and consultants as needed for inpatient care and discharge planning• Coordinate service recovery to ensure positive patient experience and clinical excellence• Order and interpret patient testing such as lab work and imaging, order treatments or follow-up based on results• Perform therapeutic/corrective measures and small procedures as needed, to include drain removal, suture placement, uterine evacuation, dressing changes, etc.• Provide patients, families, and nursing staff with education, counseling, and discharge instructions/expectations as neededQualifications include:• BS in Physician Assistant studies• Two years surgical experience or surgical residency preferred• NCCPA certification, Maryland State PA license, CDS, DEA, ACLS• Meet credentialing requirements for Medical staff, including background check• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredWork Schedule:Employment Type: Full-timeHours per Week: 36 hrs/weekTypical Daily Schedule: 6:45 am-7:15pm (3, 12-hour shifts per week - Within the 4-week schedule cycle, employee is expected to work a minimum of three weekend shifts (1 Saturday, 1 Sunday and another weekend shift of your choice). Must also work 1 Monday and 1 Friday.)Shift Type: DayWeekend Requirements: as listed aboveHoliday Requirements: Holiday rotation on UnitShift Differential Eligible: YesPay Range:$50.80 - $76.20If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:United States of America (Non-Exempt)At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.We do this by offering:Work life balance through nonrotating shiftsRecognition and rewards for professional expertiseFree Employee parkingMedical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hireEmployer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)Paid Time OffEmployer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting periodVoluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insuranceSubsidized childcare at participating childcare centersTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) supportAs a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. 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