Physician Assistant Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Physician Assistant for our Neurosurgery Department who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a Physician Assistant you will: Perform daily rounds and post-operative visits, documenting appropriately and communicating with attending. Assist as needed in surgeries, including pre/post-operative set up and documentation to include admission/discharge orders and brief op note Perform initial and on-going assessments of patients medical and physical status, including H&Ps, to help develop treatment plan Coordinate with other departments and consultants as needed for inpatient care and discharge planning Coordinate service recovery to ensure positive patient experience and clinical excellence Order and interpret patient testing such as lab work and imaging, order treatments or follow-up based on results Perform therapeutic/corrective measures and small procedures as needed, to include drain removal, suture placement, uterine evacuation, dressing changes, etc. Provide patients, families, and nursing staff with education, counseling, and discharge instructions/expectations as needed
Qualifications include:- BS Degree in Physician Assistant studies
- Current Maryland PA License, DEA, and CDS LicenseNCCPA certification
- Current CPR and ACLS certification
- Minimum of one year's experience as a surgical Physician Assistant
- Meet credentialing requirements for Medical staff, including background check
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Active ACLS certification
- Strong critical thinking and communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office applications, Internet and email
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours per Week: 40 hours
Typical Daily Schedule: Monday- Friday
Shift Type: Day Shift or Evening Shift
Weekend Requirements: As Needed
Holiday Requirements: As Needed
On-Call:
NoShift Differential Eligible: YesPay Range: $50.80 - $76.20If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt) At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering: Work life balance through nonrotating shifts Recognition and rewards for professional expertise Free Employee parking Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available) Paid Time OffEmployer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered! COVID-19 Vaccination Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.
Tobacco and Drug Statement:
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.
