Inpatient Physician Assistant; Orthopaedics

Overview

Inpatient Physician Assistant (Orthopaedics) – Johns Hopkins University. The Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking an Inpatient Physician Assistant to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician, and in accordance with established policies. The PA will evaluate patient health status through diagnostic procedures and tests and provide therapeutic patient care under the physician’s supervision and established protocols.

• Interview patients and compile patient histories to assist in determining health status.
• Perform physical examinations and document normal and abnormal findings.
• Obtain specimens, perform routine laboratory tests, and order non-routine laboratory tests or procedures as required.
• Analyze patient history, examination findings, and lab values to make preliminary assessments for physician review.
• Develop care/treatment plans according to established protocols; confer with supervising physician and other professionals before implementing treatment.
• Perform procedures as required (e.g., starting IV lines, applying casts, traction and splints, tube placement, suturing wounds).
• Prepare patients for surgery using sterile technique; assist in the operating room as needed.
• Insert monitoring devices (e.g., urinary catheters, temperature probes) as appropriate.
• Write post-operative orders including labs, medications, and care plans for physician review.
• Attend rounds with physicians or staff to monitor patient progress and communicate care plans.
• Provide patient and family education on health maintenance, disease prevention, and home care under physician supervision.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain current knowledge of procedures and protocols.
• Contribute to outpatient clinic activities and facilitate communication between teams and consulting services.
• Request consultations with other departments as necessary and liaise with social work, rehabilitation, and other services.
• Provide first or second assist in operating room as required and evaluate wounds, change dressings and perform wound care.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, psychology, pharmacology, clinical medicine, radiology, microbiology and pathology as acquired through an accredited program.
• Must be registered by the Maryland Board of Medical Examiners or equivalent licensing authority.
• On-the-job experience with clinical and/or surgical procedures, patient care, medical protocols and testing procedures (typical range: six to twelve months).
• Analytical ability to evaluate patient health status and implement appropriate care plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interview, teach and counsel patients and to instruct healthcare personnel on procedures and treatment.

• Bachelor's Degree;
  Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body; completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed as a PA in Maryland or another state where practicing.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification.
• Maintain current licensure and certification for the duration of employment.
• Equivalencies may substitute for required experience/education as permitted by Johns Hopkins University.

Classified

Title:

Physician Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $100,000 - $152,900 annually (target $110,000; commensurate with experience)
Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

M-F 7p-7a
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department: SOM Ortho Bay Adult
Personnel area:
School of Medicine

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