The Johns Hopkins University
CO Physician Assistant
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery seeks a
CO
Physician Assistant (PA)
to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary Johns Hopkins Bayview Adult Burn Center. The Burn Center is the only ABA-verified adult burn center in the state of Maryland and has a long and proud history helping patients from life-saving initial care through their reconstruction and reintegration. We emphasize a holistic, patient-centered approach and we highly value a healthy team culture.The PA is responsible for providing comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care to patients being evaluated for and undergoing Burn Medical and Surgical Care.The PA provides patient education as well as routine history and physical assessments and evaluation of lab tests. This individual will assist with inpatient (on the Burn Units), outpatient care (in the Burn Clinic) and work with the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team; order and provide appropriate treatments and medications; strive for quality patient care and safety initiatives; and complete all necessary documentation and billing information as appropriate and meet compliance guidelines. The PA is responsible for providing comprehensive and age-appropriate care to both well and/or ill patients. Orient students and surgical residents to the clinical sites. Serve as sub-investigators for funded clinical trials.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvides comprehensive, age appropriate and episodic care to patients as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team.Obtains patient history; participates in daily patient care including specialized wound care; develops treatment plan for discharge and prepares the patient discharge summary.Provides information to staff regarding patient's care plan and condition.Consistently develops effective treatment plans for assigned patients according to established protocols and procedures.Regularly confers and consults with surgeons, fellows, residents and/or other pertinent professionals before implementing treatment plan.Consistently structures all patient care plans to meet educational, physical and social needs appropriate to the patient's age.Consistently provides relevant patient care information to the appropriate staff member according to clinical guidelines.Provides education to patient and family members regarding diagnosis, complications, treatment and medications in order to provide them with continuous information.Opportunity to assist in the Operating Room in acute and reconstructive burn surgery is also available.Provides comprehensive, age appropriate and episodic care to patients as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team.Cares for outpatient independently as well as assisting the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in clinic.Provides wound care and specialized dressings for patients.Arranges follow-up care for patients.Consistently develops effective treatment plans for assigned patients according to established protocols and procedures.Consistently structures all patient care plans to meet educational, physical and social needs appropriate to the patient's age.Consistently provides relevant patient care information to the appropriate staff member according to clinical guidelines.Provides education to patient and family members regarding diagnosis, complications, treatment and medications in order to provide them with continuous information.Responds and handles telephone calls related to Burn patients. Completes patient requested documents (FMLA).RefersWorks in collaboration with the physician and realizes and is able to detect those deviations from normalcy or from established protocols which require consultation and/or referral to appropriate specialty areas including physicians, nutrition, psycho-social, and other resources.Special Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesSitting, standing and walking for extended period.Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s).Ability to move standard equipment through a hospital or clinical environment.Ability to lift 30 pounds or more.*This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.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.Preferred Qualifications
Specialized knowledge/experience in adult burn care is helpful but not required, otherwise, qualified applicants will be taught in the clinical environment.Classified Title: Physician AssistantJob Posting Title (Working Title): CO Physician AssistantRole/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MGStarting Salary Range: Min $100,000 - Max $151,400 ($118,500 targeted; Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: M-F/40 hoursExempt Status: ExemptLocation: Johns Hopkins BayviewDepartment name: 10003190-SOM Plastic BV Burn CenterPersonnel area: School of MedicineTotal RewardsThe 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 EquivalencyPlease 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 StudiesApplicants 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 ChecksThe 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 InclusionThe 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 EmployerAll 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.Accommodation InformationIf 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/ .
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CO
Physician Assistant (PA)
to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary Johns Hopkins Bayview Adult Burn Center. The Burn Center is the only ABA-verified adult burn center in the state of Maryland and has a long and proud history helping patients from life-saving initial care through their reconstruction and reintegration. We emphasize a holistic, patient-centered approach and we highly value a healthy team culture.The PA is responsible for providing comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care to patients being evaluated for and undergoing Burn Medical and Surgical Care.The PA provides patient education as well as routine history and physical assessments and evaluation of lab tests. This individual will assist with inpatient (on the Burn Units), outpatient care (in the Burn Clinic) and work with the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team; order and provide appropriate treatments and medications; strive for quality patient care and safety initiatives; and complete all necessary documentation and billing information as appropriate and meet compliance guidelines. The PA is responsible for providing comprehensive and age-appropriate care to both well and/or ill patients. Orient students and surgical residents to the clinical sites. Serve as sub-investigators for funded clinical trials.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvides comprehensive, age appropriate and episodic care to patients as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team.Obtains patient history; participates in daily patient care including specialized wound care; develops treatment plan for discharge and prepares the patient discharge summary.Provides information to staff regarding patient's care plan and condition.Consistently develops effective treatment plans for assigned patients according to established protocols and procedures.Regularly confers and consults with surgeons, fellows, residents and/or other pertinent professionals before implementing treatment plan.Consistently structures all patient care plans to meet educational, physical and social needs appropriate to the patient's age.Consistently provides relevant patient care information to the appropriate staff member according to clinical guidelines.Provides education to patient and family members regarding diagnosis, complications, treatment and medications in order to provide them with continuous information.Opportunity to assist in the Operating Room in acute and reconstructive burn surgery is also available.Provides comprehensive, age appropriate and episodic care to patients as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team.Cares for outpatient independently as well as assisting the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in clinic.Provides wound care and specialized dressings for patients.Arranges follow-up care for patients.Consistently develops effective treatment plans for assigned patients according to established protocols and procedures.Consistently structures all patient care plans to meet educational, physical and social needs appropriate to the patient's age.Consistently provides relevant patient care information to the appropriate staff member according to clinical guidelines.Provides education to patient and family members regarding diagnosis, complications, treatment and medications in order to provide them with continuous information.Responds and handles telephone calls related to Burn patients. Completes patient requested documents (FMLA).RefersWorks in collaboration with the physician and realizes and is able to detect those deviations from normalcy or from established protocols which require consultation and/or referral to appropriate specialty areas including physicians, nutrition, psycho-social, and other resources.Special Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesSitting, standing and walking for extended period.Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s).Ability to move standard equipment through a hospital or clinical environment.Ability to lift 30 pounds or more.*This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.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.Preferred Qualifications
Specialized knowledge/experience in adult burn care is helpful but not required, otherwise, qualified applicants will be taught in the clinical environment.Classified Title: Physician AssistantJob Posting Title (Working Title): CO Physician AssistantRole/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MGStarting Salary Range: Min $100,000 - Max $151,400 ($118,500 targeted; Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: M-F/40 hoursExempt Status: ExemptLocation: Johns Hopkins BayviewDepartment name: 10003190-SOM Plastic BV Burn CenterPersonnel area: School of MedicineTotal RewardsThe 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 EquivalencyPlease 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 StudiesApplicants 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 ChecksThe 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 InclusionThe 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 EmployerAll 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.Accommodation InformationIf 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/ .
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