Physician Assistant PRN - Surgical

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team. The role emphasizes inpatient rounding and collaboration with surgeons, residents, and other clinicians to deliver high-quality patient care.

Candidates should have PA or NP credentials, Maryland license, and at least two years in general surgery. Preference for academic medical center experience and EMR proficiency; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certification by the NCCPA.
• Valid and unrestricted Maryland Licensed PA.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a PA in general surgery or related field.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and healthcare technology.

Responsibilities

• Provides health care services to patients under the supervision of attending physicians and the Clinical Director of Surgery.
• Assists surgically while following the directing surgeon for the case.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Inpatient rounding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PA program graduate

NCCPA certification

Maryland PA license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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 of experience as a Physician Assistant 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.

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 84.75/hour - Maximum 84.75/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.