Surgical Physician Assistant - Charles Regional Surgery Center Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Full-time
About the Surgical Physician Assistant role:The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide health care services to patients in the surgery center under the direction of a physician.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
- Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
- Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
- Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
- Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
- Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
- Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- Assists physician with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.
Education and Experience:- Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or;
- Completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program.
- State accreditation based on certifying exam.
- Must hold unrestricted Physician Assistant license in Maryland
- Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a recertification examination every six years.
Physical Requirements:- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and moving.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
- Frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and patient body fluids.
Employee Benefit Overview:
- Vacation time & Sick time
- 9 paid major holidays
- CareFirst medical coverage
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Voluntary Life and Short-term Disability coverage
- Tuition assistance for continued education
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Mileage Reimbursement
