Physician Assistant
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Description: Johns Hopkins University is at present looking to employ Physician Assistant right now, this vacancy will be assigned in Maryland. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with a team of Cardiologists, mid-level providers, nurses, pharmacists, radiology techs, and fellows to provide compreh! ensive care to cardiovascular patients The Physician Assistant will work on the Progressive Cardiac Care Unit, in the Cardiovascular Interventional Lab (CVIL) and in the Outpatient Clinical setting at Johns Hopkins Hospital under the clinical supervision of the Director of Electrophysiology, with administrative oversight by the Division Administrator. The Physician Assistant will obtain history and perform physical examinations on newly admitted and pre-procedural patients, write orders for medications including pre- and post-procedure orders, obtain informed consent for procedures, complete discharge summaries, interrogate and program implantable pacemakers and defibrillators, triage patient phone calls, and other treatments as necessary. The Physician Assistant will participate in daily rounds to report progress of specific patients and help to develop care plans The Physician Assistant will assist the attending physician during Electrophysiology diagnostic, interventiona! l and research procedures performed in the Interventional lab ! and complete procedure report forms.. The Physician Assistant will educate patients and families regarding the nature of their clinical problems, prognoses, and options for continued care. The Physician Assistant will assist in the care of patients in the outpatient clinical setting. This will involve assisting attending Electro physiologists as well as having independent patient follow-up clinics.
The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with case managers, nursing staff and attending physicians to assist in the care of patients who may require urgent follow up post discharge. The Physician Assistant will participate as a teacher and as a learner in educational activities in the PCCU, CVIL and Outpatient clinical setting.
The Physician Assistant will be considered a partner with the EP faculty charged with the overall care of arrhythmia patients at Johns Hopkins. They will function in the role of a clinical partner with the EP attending of the we! ek and other EP faculty. It is expected that the Physician Assistant will become an expert in the field of Arrhythmia Management. Skills which will be mastered include device interrogation as well as the interpretation of ecgs and arrhythmic monitoring devices. Opportunities for professional development including the IBHRE examination will be made available. Passage of the IBHRE examination is expected within three years EP PAs will not be geographically limited. The number of patients being cared for will vary day to day. Specific job responsibilities will vary and evolve as our clinical needs change.
The Physician Assistant will practice within the guidelines of the unit, department and institution and in accordance with the Physician Assistant-Physician Written Agreement required and approved by the state of Maryland. The Physician Assistant will be granted affiliate staff privileges by the Johns Hopkins Hospital Medical Board; these privileges list specific tas! ks and are reviewed annually.
The ability to incorporate into ! practice theoretical concepts and advanced clinical skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary health care team members is necessary. Analytical abilities are necessary to diagnose patients and to develop and implement plans of action for long and short term management of acute and chronic health. Advanced interpersonal skills are necessary to communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary health care team to enhance collaboration and problem-solving. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary to provide information to patients and health care personnel. The Acute Care Physician Assistant must be able to function effectively in a fluid, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment.
Qualifications:
Must be licensed as PA in State of Maryland or other state where practicing. Experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree, as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. IBHRE certification is de! sirable but not required. The successful candidate will be expected to become IBHRE certified within two years of starting in the position. Current CPR certification required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment. Completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to start date.
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.
Additional Abilities, Skills and Knowledge: Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Analytical ability necessary to evaluate health status of patient an! d to implement proper care plan. Interpersonal, communication skills ne! cessary to interview, teach and counsel patients. Ability to work with culturally diverse patient, staff and community populations. Ability to work well as a member of a health care team with a high degree of self-motivation. General computer knowledge and ability to use computerized medical information systems.
Physical Requirements: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Ability to lift patients, 50 lbs or more.
This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
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