Physician Assistant I - Trauma
$13,168,480–$20,411,040 year
On-siteSilver Spring, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily rounds on surgical patients, assessing recovery and managing post-operative care while collaborating with attending surgeons, residents, and nursing staff to develop patient care plans. Provide consultations for inpatients requiring surgical evaluations, participate in the surgical call schedule covering weekends and holidays on a rotational basis, and engage in quality improvement initiatives through departmental meetings and case reviews. Maintain accurate medical records and educate medical students and residents. Requires a licensed Physician Assistant with at least two years of general surgery experience, working 36 hours per week with rotating shifts.
Required 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
- 36 hours per week
- Rotating shifts
- some weekends / holiday requirement
- Participate in the surgical call schedule, covering weekends and holidays on a rotational basis
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in an academic medical center or teaching hospital
- Interest in participating in clinical research and quality improvement projects
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