Johns Hopkins University
Physician Assistant
Johns Hopkins University, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
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. The Physician Assistant will see patients independently at the Johns Hopkins Dermatology clinic at Howard County. Responsibilities include identifying between normal and abnormal findings in the history and physical, compiling a comprehensive differential diagnosis, assessing severity of illness, and establishing plans for evaluation and management. The role involves evaluating patients' health status through diagnostic procedures and tests, providing 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. 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 plans for patients according to established protocols and procedures. Confer and consult 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. Attend 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. Request consultations with other departments, as necessary. Act as liaison with other medical services (social work, rehabilitation medicine, etc.). Maintain clinical documentation and respond 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
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Physician Assistant
to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician. The Physician Assistant will see patients independently at the Johns Hopkins Dermatology clinic at Howard County. Responsibilities include identifying between normal and abnormal findings in the history and physical, compiling a comprehensive differential diagnosis, assessing severity of illness, and establishing plans for evaluation and management. The role involves evaluating patients' health status through diagnostic procedures and tests, providing 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. 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 plans for patients according to established protocols and procedures. Confer and consult 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. Attend 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. Request consultations with other departments, as necessary. Act as liaison with other medical services (social work, rehabilitation medicine, etc.). Maintain clinical documentation and respond 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
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