Physicians Assistant II - PRN

Trinity Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health seeks a Physician Assistant II (PA-2) PRN to serve as a competent First Assistant in the OR across multiple surgical specialties, with post-operative rounds and collaborative care coordination. The role requires credentialed bedside procedures, charting, and active participation in perioperative management under physician supervision.

Minimum qualifications include ARC-PA approval, PANCE/PANRE, Maryland PA license, prescriptive authority, and 2 years of surgical PA experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a PA program certified by ARC-PA.
• Pass PANCE and PANRE when applicable.
• Maintain current Maryland PA license.
• Qualify for prescriptive authority (DEA/CDS).
• Minimum 2 years surgical PA experience or 1 year surgical + 2 years non-surgical PA experience.
• Able to work in OR and inpatient units.
• Proficient in bedside procedures (line placements, chest tubes, IV access).
• Maintain BLS and ACLS certification.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide first assist in OR for multiple surgical specialties and complex cases.
• Perform post-operative rounds and coordinate patient care with supervising physicians.
• Order tests and treatments, document progress, and discharge planning.
• Perform bedside procedures with credentialing (e.g., central lines, chest tubes).
• Precept PA students and new graduates.
• Support hospital quality initiatives and compliant billing.

Skills

ARC-PA certified

PANCE

PANRE

Maryland license

Prescriptive authority (DEA/CDS)

Surgical PA experience

Operating room & inpatient work

BLS & ACLS

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription: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.