Physicians Assistant II - PRN

IHA; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Physician Assistant II (PA-2) PRN is a clinical professional operating in Silver Spring, MD under Trinity Health/Holy Cross. The role emphasizes first-assist duties in the OR across multiple specialties, with responsibilities for post-operative care and collaboration with the surgical team.

Under supervision, the PA-2 PRN performs admission histories, daily rounds, order writing, and discharge planning, while also teaching PA students and contributing to quality initiatives and compliant

Qualifications

• Graduate from a PA program certified by ARC-PA.
• Pass PANCE and PANRE where applicable.
• Must maintain Maryland PA licensure and qualify for prescriptive authority (CDS/DEA).

Responsibilities

• First Assist in the OR for multiple surgical specialties and complex robotic cases.
• Perform daily post-operative rounds and coordinate patient care with supervising physicians.
• Conduct admission H&P, daily progress notes, orders, and discharge/transfer summaries.
• Evaluate ED and surgical floor patients as requested by the attending surgeon.
• Perform bedside procedures (incision and drainage, central venous catheter placement, tube thoracostomy, arterial catheter placement, PICC, thoracentesis, paracentesis when credentialed).
• Provide instruction to PA students and new graduates.
• Support quality initiatives and compliant professional billing.

Skills

ARC-PA certified

PANCE

PANRE

MD PA license

Prescriptive authority

Surgical PA experience

OR & inpatient

Bedside procedures

BLS

ACLS

Communication skills

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

Description

The Physician Assistant II (PA-2) PRN is competent to First Assist in the OR for at least 4 service lines and completes post-operative assessments and management of post operative surgical patients. The PA-2 PRN makes an assessment based on history and physical, orders ancillary tests and treatment modalities as deemed appropriate, and integrates all data in determining a diagnosis and initiating a treatment plan, with approval of the supervising physician and attending physician. The PA-2 PRN works in a team structure and communicates with all hospital departments pertinent patient findings to facilitate a collaborative management of patient care.

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.
• Provides surgical assistance in the operating room for at least 2 surgical specialties (Orthopedics, Vascular, Plastic, General surgery) and 2 complex (laparoscopic and/or robotic) specialties (Bariatrics, GYN/ONC, Thoracic, or Davinci Robotic surgery) upon request to any surgeon with a delegation agreement and as assigned by the Clinical coordinator of APPs/designee. Obtains and maintains Davinci First Assist Certification.
• Performs daily post-operative rounds and facilitate/coordinate care of the patient as requested by the supervising physician. Performs admission history and physical examinations, daily progress notes, daily orders, discharge, transfer and death summaries, discharge/transfer orders and prescriptions for all patients admitted to them by the attending surgeon. Evaluates patients in the Emergency Department and on the surgical floor at the request of the attending surgeon.
• Performs bedside procedures including incision and drainage, central venous catheter placement, tube thoracostomy, arterial catheter placement, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), thoracentesis, and paracentesis when credentialed to perform said procedures.
• Provides instructions and guidance as a preceptor to surgical PA students and new graduates.
• Supports Quality initiatives of Holy Cross Hospital including medication reconciliation, universal time out procedures, SCIP, VTE prevention, and electronic documentation
• Supports timely, accurate and compliant professional billing.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

The Physician Assistant II (PA-2) PRN is competent to First Assist in the OR for at least 4 service lines and completes post-operative assessments and management of post operative surgical patients. The PA-2 PRN makes an assessment based on history and physical, orders ancillary tests and treatment modalities as deemed appropriate, and integrates all data in determining a diagnosis and initiating a treatment plan, with approval of the supervising physician and attending physician. The PA-2 PRN works in a team structure and communicates with all hospital departments pertinent patient findings to facilitate a collaborative management of patient care.

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.
• Provides surgical assistance in the operating room for at least 2 surgical specialties (Orthopedics, Vascular, Plastic, General surgery) and 2 complex (laparoscopic and/or robotic) specialties (Bariatrics, GYN/ONC, Thoracic, or Davinci Robotic surgery) upon request to any surgeon with a delegation agreement and as assigned by the Clinical coordinator of APPs/designee. Obtains and maintains Davinci First Assist Certification.
• Performs daily post-operative rounds and facilitate/coordinate care of the patient as requested by the supervising physician. Performs admission history and physical examinations, daily progress notes, daily orders, discharge, transfer and death summaries, discharge/transfer orders and prescriptions for all patients admitted to them by the attending surgeon. Evaluates patients in the Emergency Department and on the surgical floor at the request of the attending surgeon.
• Performs bedside procedures including incision and drainage, central venous catheter placement, tube thoracostomy, arterial catheter placement, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), thoracentesis, and paracentesis when credentialed to perform said procedures.
• Provides instructions and guidance as a preceptor to surgical PA students and new graduates.
• Supports Quality initiatives of Holy Cross Hospital including medication reconciliation, universal time out procedures, SCIP, VTE prevention, and electronic documentation
• Supports timely, accurate and compliant professional billing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from a PA program that is certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA).
• Pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) and Physician Assistant National Recertifying Exam (PANRE) when applicable.
• Must maintain current licensing as Physician Assistant in the State of Maryland.
• Must qualify for prescriptive authority (Controlled Drug Substance [CDS] and Drug Enforcement Agency [DEA]).
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of surgical PA experience or 1 year of surgical PA experience and at least 2 years of non-surgical PA experience.
• Must have the ability to work in both the operating room and inpatient units
• Must be proficient or capable of becoming proficient in bedside procedures including incision and drainage, central line and A-line placement, chest tube placement and peripheral intravenous access with and without ultrasound guidance
• Must have and maintain BLS and ACLS certification
• Must possess excellent communication skills and function well in a team environment

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.