Surgical Physician Assistant I

IHA; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Maryland seeks a Physician Assistant to support surgical teams in the operating room and inpatient units. You will develop laparoscopic and robotic first assist skills, perform daily rounds, and manage admissions, progress notes, orders, and discharges under the supervising physician's delegation.

The role requires ARC-PA accreditation, PANCE, Maryland licensure, and prescriptive authority eligibility, along with strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARC-PA certified PA program.
• Pass the PANCE examination.
• Maintain Maryland PA licensure.
• Prescriptive authority (CDS/DEA) eligibility.
• Ability to work in OR and inpatient units.
• Maintain BLS Certification.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Weekend and on-call availability on rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical assistance in the OR upon request to surgeons.
• Develop laparoscopic and DaVinci robotic first assist skills.
• Perform daily post-operative rounds and coordinate patient care.
• Manage admission H&Ps, daily progress notes, orders, and discharges.
• Conduct ED and floor evaluations as requested by the attending surgeon.
• Assist with bedside procedures (central venous catheter, thoracostomy, arterial catheter, PICC).
• Support quality initiatives and accurate, compliant billing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

BLS Certification

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

PANCE

Maryland PA license

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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 upon request to any surgeon with a delegation agreement and as assigned by the Clinical coordinator of APPs/designee.

Develops laparoscopic and DaVinci robotic first assist skills.

Performs daily post-operative rounding and facilitate/coordinate care of the patient as requested by the supervising physician.

Responsible for 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.

Conducts evaluations of patients in the Emergency Department and on the surgical floor at the request of the attending surgeon.

Assists credentialed practitioners of bedside procedures including central venous catheter placement, tube thoracostomy, arterial catheter placement and peripherally inserted central catheters.

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).
• Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
• 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 the ability to work in both the operating room and inpatient units
• Must maintain BLS Certification.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must function well in a team environment.
  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• The PA-1 will report directly to the Clinical Supervisor APPs and Primary Supervising Physician registered with the State of Maryland.
• Patient care responsibilities are delegated to the PA through a formal delegation agreement with the attending physician known as the alternate supervising physician. All direct patient care decisions must be made in conjunction with the alternate supervising physician as mandated by Maryland Law.
• The Alternate Supervising Physician will report directly to the Vice President for Medical Affairs.
• Shifts are scheduled through the Clinical Supervisor for APPs or designee.

Physical And Mental Requirements And Working Conditions

• Weekend and on call hours are required on a rotating schedule
• Physical Requirements: Works within inpatient hospital environment on inpatient floors or post-operative units. The employee must have endurance for long procedures in the operating room. Other physical requirements for this position include lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling, motor coordination, communication skills
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. Must be able to bend body downward at waist.
• Visual Acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity.
• Environmental Conditions: The worker is subject to hazards associated with a hospital environment.
• Safety Responsibility: Responsible for identifying all hazardous materials in the work area and all employees with potential exposure to provide them with the necessary personal protective devices and appropriate training. Responsible for assuring that all employees strictly adhere to all measures necessary for compliance with hospital safety policies and applicable Federal, State, and Agency safety-related requirements and regulations.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.