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The Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a
Physician Assistant
to work collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team and under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician, and in accordance with established policies. The position will primarily be located between the Johns Hopkins Bayview and White Marsh locations.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Interview patients and compile patient medical histories to assist in determination of health status.
Perform physical examinations of patients, noting normal and abnormal findings.
Obtain specimens from patients and run routine laboratory tests and procedures, perform diagnostic tests, and order non‑routine laboratory tests or procedures as required.
Analyze and evaluate patient history, physical examination findings, and laboratory values, and make preliminary diagnoses for review by physician.
Develop care/treatment plans for patients according to established protocols and procedures; confer and consult with supervisory physician and other professionals before implementing treatment.
Perform procedures as required such as starting I.V. lines, applying plaster casts, traction and splints, assisting in placement of tubes, and suturing cuts and wounds.
Prepare patients for surgery by shaving, scrubbing, and draping surgical fields following sterile techniques.
Insert monitoring equipment such as urinary catheters and temperature probes.
Assist physicians during surgical procedures.
Write postoperative orders which include laboratory tests, medications, and care plans according to established procedure and protocol, for review by physician.
Attend medical rounds with physician or members of medical staff to monitor patient progress and provide information on patient care plans, conditions, and progress.
Provide education and guidance to patients and family members in maintaining good health, disease prevention, and home care under supervision of a physician.
Attend regularly scheduled continuing education programs to ensure current knowledge of procedures and health‑care plans and protocols.
Attend outpatient clinics and assist with patient management; facilitate communication between own team and other consulting medical services.
Request consultations with other departments, as necessary.
Act as liaison with other medical services (social work, rehabilitation medicine, etc.).
Provide first or second assist in operating room, as required.
Remove and/or reinforce sutures.
Evaluate wounds, change dressings, and perform wound care.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, psychology, pharmacology, clinical medicine, radiology, microbiology, and pathology as acquired through completion of an accredited program.
Must be registered by the Board of Medical Examiners of Maryland.
Work requires six‑to‑twelve months’ on‑the‑job experience to obtain a comprehensive understanding of clinical and/or surgical procedures, patient‑care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures.
Work requires analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine health status of patient and implement appropriate care plan.
Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach, and counsel patients; instruct health‑care personnel on procedures and treatment.
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 the state of Maryland or other state where practicing.
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.
Classified Title: Physician Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG Starting Salary Range: $87,400 - $152,900 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8am-4:30pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Department name: SOM General Orthopaedics Personnel area: School of Medicine
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Physician Assistant
role at
The Johns Hopkins University .
The Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a
Physician Assistant
to work collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team and under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician, and in accordance with established policies. The position will primarily be located between the Johns Hopkins Bayview and White Marsh locations.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Interview patients and compile patient medical histories to assist in determination of health status.
Perform physical examinations of patients, noting normal and abnormal findings.
Obtain specimens from patients and run routine laboratory tests and procedures, perform diagnostic tests, and order non‑routine laboratory tests or procedures as required.
Analyze and evaluate patient history, physical examination findings, and laboratory values, and make preliminary diagnoses for review by physician.
Develop care/treatment plans for patients according to established protocols and procedures; confer and consult with supervisory physician and other professionals before implementing treatment.
Perform procedures as required such as starting I.V. lines, applying plaster casts, traction and splints, assisting in placement of tubes, and suturing cuts and wounds.
Prepare patients for surgery by shaving, scrubbing, and draping surgical fields following sterile techniques.
Insert monitoring equipment such as urinary catheters and temperature probes.
Assist physicians during surgical procedures.
Write postoperative orders which include laboratory tests, medications, and care plans according to established procedure and protocol, for review by physician.
Attend medical rounds with physician or members of medical staff to monitor patient progress and provide information on patient care plans, conditions, and progress.
Provide education and guidance to patients and family members in maintaining good health, disease prevention, and home care under supervision of a physician.
Attend regularly scheduled continuing education programs to ensure current knowledge of procedures and health‑care plans and protocols.
Attend outpatient clinics and assist with patient management; facilitate communication between own team and other consulting medical services.
Request consultations with other departments, as necessary.
Act as liaison with other medical services (social work, rehabilitation medicine, etc.).
Provide first or second assist in operating room, as required.
Remove and/or reinforce sutures.
Evaluate wounds, change dressings, and perform wound care.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, psychology, pharmacology, clinical medicine, radiology, microbiology, and pathology as acquired through completion of an accredited program.
Must be registered by the Board of Medical Examiners of Maryland.
Work requires six‑to‑twelve months’ on‑the‑job experience to obtain a comprehensive understanding of clinical and/or surgical procedures, patient‑care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures.
Work requires analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine health status of patient and implement appropriate care plan.
Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach, and counsel patients; instruct health‑care personnel on procedures and treatment.
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 the state of Maryland or other state where practicing.
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.
Classified Title: Physician Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG Starting Salary Range: $87,400 - $152,900 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8am-4:30pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Department name: SOM General Orthopaedics Personnel area: School of Medicine
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