General Surgery Floor Rounding - PA (PRN)

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Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital is a community-based, not-for-profit hospital serving Montgomery County and the surrounding area since 1943. The designated trauma center for Montgomery County, Suburban Hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and offers both complex and routine care for a range of specialties.

Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team. This unique position focuses on inpatient rounding responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with surgeons, residents, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care and support the surgical team.

Work Schedule: Rotating shifts, some weekend requirement and on call, 2.0 hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily rounds on surgical patients, assessing their recovery and managing post-operative care.
• Collaborate with attending surgeons, residents, and nursing staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Provide consultations for inpatients requiring surgical evaluations.
• Participate in the surgical call schedule, covering weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to departmental meetings and case reviews.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records, documenting patient care activities and outcomes.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Valid and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Maryland.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant in general surgery or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and proficiency in using healthcare technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an academic medical center or teaching hospital.
• Interest in participating in clinical research and quality improvement projects.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, and CV through our online application portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Salary Range: Minimum 81.51/hour - Maximum 81.51/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.