Physician Assistant (SOM, Pediatric Emergency Medicine)

The Division of Emergency Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Pediatric Emergency Department. The successful applicant will have experience of managing pediatric trauma as well as pediatric emergency department workflow.

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Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for performing many patient-oriented tasks such as interviewing patients, taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering laboratory tests, making tentative diagnoses, prescribing appropriate treatments, and performing appropriate procedures. Educate patients/participants and/or their families in order to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health, and intervene in acute or chronic illness. The Physician Assistant ensures patient, and physician calls are returned in a timely manner, and all patient interactions are documented appropriately in the Electronic Patient Record (EPR). Function as a liaison between Pediatric Emergency Medicine, primary care providers, nurse case managers, inpatient personnel and health care professionals in other specialties. Triage pages, responding as needed, or forwarding a detailed message to the appropriate physician. Answer questions from patients regarding physician instructions, medications, prescription refills, and/or other aspects of clinical care. Retrieve diagnostic results, coordinate physician sign-off of results, and call patients with results according to clinic protocol. Assumes responsibility for own professional development and remains current in clinical practice by attending relevant continuing education programs. Responsible and accountable for time management, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions. Regularly attend all departmental meetings, assisting with an educational mission when necessary. Assesses and/or manages follow-up plans, specific to the age of the patient served. Regularly gives effective, complete, and accurate instructions regarding good health maintenance to include disease prevention and home health care according to department guidelines and under the supervision of a physician. Records and documents health assessment data necessary to maintain, coordinate and/or expedite required services. This position acts as a resource to health care staff and implements programs to improve the health status of patients/families, taking into consideration the developmental needs of the parents and families. Consistently requests consultations with appropriate departments when necessary.

**This is a clinical operations position that will work in the Pediatrics ED. The shifts may vary because this is a 24/7 service, but it will remain a full-time position essential staff. Staff may work weekends, days, evenings, and night shifts.