Johns Hopkins University
Physician Assistant
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, us, 21203
Requisition ID: 115142
Physician Assistant
The Johns Hopkins Department of Dermatology is seeking a Physician Assistant to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician. See patients independently at the Johns Hopkins Dermatology clinic at Howard County. Will be expected to be able to identify between normal and abnormal findings in the history and physical. Compile a comprehensive differential diagnosis, assess severity of illness and establish plans for an evaluation and management. Will evaluate patients' health status through diagnostic procedures and tests, provide therapeutic patient care under the direction of a physician and in accordance with established policies and protocols.
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 * Performs diagnostic tests, orders non-routine laboratory tests or procedures as required. * Analyze and evaluates patient history, physical examination findings and laboratory values, and makes preliminary diagnosis of patients for review by physician. * Develop care/treatment plan for patient according to established protocols and procedures * Confers and consults with supervisory physician and other professionals before implementing treatment when needed * Perform procedures as required such as biopsies, medical injections, ED&C, and excisions while following sterile techniques. * Provide education and guidance to patients and family members in maintaining good health and disease prevention. * Attends regularly scheduled continuing education programs to ensure current knowledge of procedures, health care plans and protocols. * Facilitate communication between own team and other consulting medical services. * Requests consultations with other departments, as necessary. * Acts as liaison with other medical services (social work, rehabilitation medicine, etc...). * Must maintain clinical documentation and response to patient and staff messaging in accordance with hospital/SOM bylaws.
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 State of Maryland or other state where practicing. * Experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
* A minimum of one-year experience as a Dermatology PA.
Classified Title: Physician Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $100,000 - $151,400 ($120,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M - F; 8:30am - 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: JH at Columbia Center
Department name: Dermatology Howard County
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information
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 Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. 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. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. 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 upon 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.
JH at Columbia Center
Physician Assistant
The Johns Hopkins Department of Dermatology is seeking a Physician Assistant to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician. See patients independently at the Johns Hopkins Dermatology clinic at Howard County. Will be expected to be able to identify between normal and abnormal findings in the history and physical. Compile a comprehensive differential diagnosis, assess severity of illness and establish plans for an evaluation and management. Will evaluate patients' health status through diagnostic procedures and tests, provide therapeutic patient care under the direction of a physician and in accordance with established policies and protocols.
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 * Performs diagnostic tests, orders non-routine laboratory tests or procedures as required. * Analyze and evaluates patient history, physical examination findings and laboratory values, and makes preliminary diagnosis of patients for review by physician. * Develop care/treatment plan for patient according to established protocols and procedures * Confers and consults with supervisory physician and other professionals before implementing treatment when needed * Perform procedures as required such as biopsies, medical injections, ED&C, and excisions while following sterile techniques. * Provide education and guidance to patients and family members in maintaining good health and disease prevention. * Attends regularly scheduled continuing education programs to ensure current knowledge of procedures, health care plans and protocols. * Facilitate communication between own team and other consulting medical services. * Requests consultations with other departments, as necessary. * Acts as liaison with other medical services (social work, rehabilitation medicine, etc...). * Must maintain clinical documentation and response to patient and staff messaging in accordance with hospital/SOM bylaws.
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 State of Maryland or other state where practicing. * Experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
* A minimum of one-year experience as a Dermatology PA.
Classified Title: Physician Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $100,000 - $151,400 ($120,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M - F; 8:30am - 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: JH at Columbia Center
Department name: Dermatology Howard County
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information
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 Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. 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. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. 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 upon 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.
JH at Columbia Center