Physician Assistant

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 Sibley Memorial Hospital, seeing approximately 12 patients per half day clinic session. Will be expected to be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings in the history and physical, compile a comprehensive differential diagnosis, assess severity of illness and establish plans for an evaluation and management. Will evaluate patients’ health status through diagnostic procedures and tests, provide therapeutic patient care under the direction of a physician and in accordance with established policies and protocols.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Interview patients and compile patients 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; performs diagnostic tests, orders non-routine laboratory tests or procedures as required.
• Analyze and evaluates patient history, physical examination findings and laboratory values, and makes preliminary diagnosis of patients for review by physician.
• Develop care/treatment plan for patient according to established protocols and procedures; confers and consults 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.
• Attends 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. Requests consultations with other departments, as necessary. Acts as liaison with other medical services (social work, rehabilitation medicine, etc.).
• Must maintain clinical documentation and response to patient and staff messaging in accordance with hospital/SOM bylaws.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• 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.

• A minimum of one-year experience as a Dermatology PA.

**Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross 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**

Physical Requirements: 

Sitting, 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.

Classified Title: Physician Assistant  
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG  
Starting Salary Range: Min $100,00 - Max $151,400 ($113,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Part-time 
Schedule: M - F; 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: District of Columbia 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Dermatology Sibley  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. 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/

Please 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 experienc