Surgical Physician Assistant

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