- Bethesda, Maryland, United States
- Full-time
- $113K–$153K per year
The Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a Physician Assistant who will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary orthopedic surgical team and under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician, and in accordance with established policies, evaluates patient's health status through diagnostic procedures and tests.
Compensation
Starting Salary Range: $112,572 - $152,900 Annually ($120,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
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, order non-routine laboratory tests or procedures as required.
- Analyze and evaluate patient history, physical examination findings and laboratory values, and make preliminary diagnosis of patients for review by physician.
- Develop care/treatment plan for patient according to established protocols and procedures; confer and consult with supervisory physician and other professionals before implementing treatment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body
- Completion of a CAAHEP certified Physician Assistant program
- Licensed as PA in State of Maryland or other state where practicing
- Current CPR certification