Sr. Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 152,900; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is looking for a Sr. Physician Assistant with experience in Emergency Medicine. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary health care team providing comprehensive care, including history taking, diagnostics, and initiating life support in emergencies.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's Degree, be certified, and have at least 3 years of relevant clinical experience. The position offers a salary range of $110,000 - $152,900 annually, with full-time hours and varied schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; Certification by the NCCPA or similar certifying body.
• Must be licensed as PA in Maryland.
• Minimum 3 years of related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical exams; recognize abnormal findings.
• Order diagnostics and interpret results.
• Initiate Basic/Advanced life support in emergencies.

Skills

Emergency Medicine Experience

Autonomous Work

Clinical Protocols

Patient Safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification by NCCPA

Job description

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Sr. Physician Assistant experienced in Emergency Medicine to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health care team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive, accurate history and physical including chief complaint, presenting signs and symptoms, past medical history, and interval history. Recognize abnormal and significant findings and discuss with attending physician as appropriate.
• Order diagnostics and interpret abnormal findings.
• Discuss or staff cases with attending physician when appropriate per department standards based on acuity or venue.
• Initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.
• Maintain technical proficiency with approved procedures including suturing, wound care, and orthopedic care.
• Initiate and prescribe medications.
• Complete all aspects of medical documentation in accordance with department standards.
• Arrange consultations and referrals when needed.
• Attend staff meetings and keep up to date on department protocols, operations, research, and procedures providing input and feedback.
• Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and evidence-based guidelines.
• Remain abreast of new treatment modalities and technologies within the field of emergency medicine.
• Provider will work proficiently and autonomously in the various venues of ED.
• Use appropriate universal precautions for any contact, droplet, airborne pathogens.
• Attention to patient safety, personal safety, and safety of co-workers due to contact with potentially infected body fluids with blood borne pathogens.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body; Completion of a CAAHEP certified Physician Assistant program.
• Must be licensed as PA in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in related clinical area and obtained proficiency in area of specialty.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years related experience.

Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications

• Completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to start date of direct patient care.

Classified Title: Sr. Physician Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $110,000 - $152,900 Annually ($140,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 40 hours/week/Varied
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Em Med Clinical Programs
Personnel area: School of Medicine