Physicians Assistant II - PRN

Holy Cross Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital in Maryland seeks a Part-time Physician Assistant II (PA-2) PRN who can serve as First Assistant in the operating room across multiple service lines and perform postoperative assessments under physician supervision. The PA-2 PRN works in a team structure and coordinates with hospital departments to ensure optimal patient care.

The role requires MD licensure in Maryland, PANCE/PANRE, CDS/DEA prescriptive authority, and a minimum of 2 years of surgical PA experience.

Qualifications

• ARC-PA certified PA program graduate.
• Pass PANCE and PANRE as applicable.
• Current Maryland PA license in good standing.
• Prescriptive authority (CDS/DEA) eligible.

Responsibilities

• First Assist in the OR for at least 4 service lines and perform postoperative assessment and management with physician supervision.
• Provide surgical assistance for at least 2 specialties and 2 complex cases; obtain Davinci First Assist Certification.
• Conduct daily postoperative rounds; admit/history, H&P, progress notes, discharge summaries, and orders as directed.
• Perform bedside procedures (e.g., incision and drainage, central line, A-line, chest tube) when credentialed.
• Precept PA students and new graduates.
• Support quality initiatives and compliant billing within Holy Cross Hospital.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and adherence to policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

ARC-PA certified PA program

PANCE / PANRE

Maryland PA license

Prescriptive authority (CDS/DEA)

Job description

Employment Details

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.