Physicians Assistant II - PRN

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic invites applications for a part-time Physician Assistant II (PA-2) PRN. The PA will provide First Assist in the OR for multiple surgical lines and manage post-operative care under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, efficient communication with hospital departments, and active participation in quality initiatives and compliant billing practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate from ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• Pass PANCE and PANRE as applicable.
• Maintains MD Maryland PA license.
• Qualify for CDS/DEA prescriptive authority.
• Minimum 2 years surgical PA experience or 1 year surgical + 2 years non-surgical experience.
• Proficient in OR and inpatient care; able to perform bedside procedures with ultrasound guidance.
• Maintain BLS and ACLS certification.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide First Assist in OR for multiple surgical specialties.
• Perform post-operative rounds and manage ongoing care.
• Order tests and initiate treatment plans with supervising physician approval.
• Perform bedside procedures (e.g., IV access, drain placements) as credentialed.
• Precept PA students and new graduates.

Skills

Surgical PA experience

First Assist

Team communication

BLS/ACLS certification

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

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.

• 1. Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.
• 2. 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.
• 3. 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.
• 4. 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.
• 5. Provides instructions and guidance as a preceptor to surgical PA students and new graduates.
• 6. Supports Quality initiatives of Holy Cross Hospital including medication reconciliation, universal time out procedures, SCIP, VTE prevention, and electronic documentation
• 7. 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.