What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) position at University of Maryland Medical System?
The Physician Assistant provides high quality medical care to the patients of St. Joseph Medical Center as a member of the Orthopedic Surgery Team.
- cares for individuals with general orthopedic problems
- Will work multiple orthopedic surgeons initially, ultimately will work with our new hand surgeon
- Position will be a mix of office and OR
- Flexibility to see patients in Bel Air and Towson offices
- Additional responsibilities include night and weekend call
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.
Education
- 4 year / Bachelor's Degree: Physician Assistant (Required)
- Or MSN or DNP for Nurse Practitioner
- Master's Degree (Preferred)
Certification / Licensure / Registration
- BLS Certification (Required)
- HCCPA Re-certification exam every six years (Required)
- Physician Assistant (Required) or Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse practitioners require RNFA certification
- Registration from Maryland State Board of Physician Quality Assurance (Required)
Experience and Skills
- 0 - 1 year Physician Assistant (Required)
- 2 - 4 years Physician Assistant (Preferred)
Required Skills: Strong critical care patient management experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills as well as effective written and oral communication skills. Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
