CO Sr Physician Assistant
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Posted Date
- Jun 29, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Medicine
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Senior Physician Assistant experienced in emergency medicine to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health care team located at Howard County General Hospital. Howard County General Hospital is a proud member of Johns Hopkins Medicine and is conveniently located between Baltimore and Washington D.C in Columbia, MD. This position will work under the supervision of a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
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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.
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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.
Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):
-
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 any other state where
practicing.
Requires a minimum of 3 years prior
emergency medicine experience.
Residency or fellowship programs in area
of specialization may substitute for some experience, as permitted
by the JHU equivalency formula. *
Must maintain all current professional
licensure and related certifications throughout duration of
employment.
Completion of the JHH credentialing
process is required prior to start date as it pertains to providing
any patient care that constitutes the practice of emergency
medicine.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Prefer at least 5 years related experience.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
-
Provider will work proficiently and
autonomously in the various venues of
ED.
Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:
-
Current CPR/BLS/ACLS certification
required.
Must maintain current licensure and
certification during duration of
employment.
Completion of the JHH credentialing
process is required prior to start date of direct patient
care.
Orientation as a PA observatory trainee
may be considered prior to credentialing strictly for the purposes
of familiarizing new staff with departmental operations, protocols,
documentation, and resources prior to the start of any direct
patient care.
Physical Requirements:
-
Sitting, standing, and walking for
extended periods of times throughout shifts ranging from 8-12 hours
in length.
Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s)
in any direction.
Finger dexterity required to manipulate
objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or
arm(s).
Ability to move standard equipment
through a hospital or clinical
environment.
Able to stand and walk for extended
periods of time.
Visual acuity for near
vision.
Good hand/eye
coordination.
Fine motor skills for performing such
tasks as suturing and incision and draining of
abscesses.
Gross motor movements for applying
splints.
Classified Title: Sr.
Physician Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Varies
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: JH at Howard County Hospital
Department name:
SOM Em Med Clinical Programs
Personnel area: School of
Medicine
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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Employer
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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
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