CO Physician Assistant

The Johns Hopkins University department of Otolaryngology is seeking to hire a Clinical Physician Assistant who will work under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician. They will practice in accordance with established policies and guidelines evaluating patient’s health status through diagnostic procedures and tests. Provide therapeutic patient care under direction of a physician and in accordance with established protocols. The Physician Assistant will work in an outpatient clinic setting both independently (after a period of supervised training and skills acquisition) and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary health team focused on providing comprehensive care. This individual will be responsible for making independent decisions regarding patient care and must exercise professional judgment and decision-making. 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Refinement of protocols and monitoring of quality and clinical outcomes towards service improvement.
  
• Completion of perioperative, order sets, and discharge instructions.
  
• Participates in the development of procedures for the department.
• Makes decisions regarding work processes based on established guidelines.
• Prioritizes and organizes work to meet changing conditions.
• Clinic-based evaluation and management of patients with symptoms of nasal and sinus conditions.
• Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, patient family members, and all interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
• Function effectively in a fluid, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment.
• Will be self-directed and possess mature judgment and motivation.
• Able to communicate clearly in verbally and in written form.
• After the training period will efficiently use the Epic electronic medical record system.
• Sonogram will also be a routine part of daily practice.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• A comprehensive understanding of clinical and/or surgical procedures, patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, psychology, pharmacology, clinical medicine, radiology, microbiology and pathology.
  
• The analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine the health status of patients and implement proper care plans.
  
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach, and counsel patients and work in teams with physicians attending, residents, and nursing; instruct health care personnel on procedures and treatment.
  
• Ability to analyze and evaluate patient history, physical examination findings, and laboratory values, and make preliminary diagnoses of patients for review by physician.
  
• Will complete all required HIPAA and other specified online training courses.
  
• Works in patient care areas at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center.
  
• Exposure to hazards due to infectious specimens and contagious diseases, but the potential for harm or personal injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions are followed.

• 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 the State of Maryland or other states where practicing.
  

• Current CPR certification with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association is required.
  

• Must maintain current licensure and certification during the duration of employment.
  

• Completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to the start date.
  

• Experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Some related experience in a procedure-oriented surgical field.

Classified Title: Physician Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): CO Physician Assistant   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG  
Starting Salary Range: $87,400.00 - $152,900.00 Annually ($150,000.00 Targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Mon-Fri, shift TBD 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview 
Department name: SOM Otolaryngology at Bayview  
Personnel area: School of Medicine