What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight General Surgery - Physician Assistant position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
Position Type: Permanent Night Shift
Description:
Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our team. This permanent night position will involve partnering with our medical residents to cover general surgery services, including GI surgery, vascular surgery, and thoracic surgery. Patients will be at an acute level of care, primarily located on the floors.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with medical residents to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing general surgery procedures.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with acute surgical conditions.
- Perform procedures as necessary, under the supervision of attending physicians.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standard of care.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families.
Schedule:
- Work 3 (12-hour) shifts per week.
- Night shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in Maryland.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care settings, preferably in surgical services.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for eligible candidates.
Join our team at Johns Hopkins Hospital and make a difference in the lives of patients in need of acute surgical care. Apply now and become part of one of the leading healthcare institutions in the world.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.
Salary Range: Minimum 53.15 per hour - Maximum 78.02 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.
In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
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