Physician Assistant - Gyn/Onc

Position Summary:

The Johns Hopkins Hospital Division of The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics is seeking a Physician Assistant to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health team, responsible for providing care to benign GYN and GYN Oncology patients.

The provider will support the teams performing Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgeries and Gynecology Oncology Surgeries.

The inpatient role will include reviewing patient information preoperatively, caring for preoperative and postoperative patients, ensuring correct equipment is prepared for OR cases and assisting with laparoscopic and robotic surgeries.

The PA will assume responsibility and accountability for time management, professional relationships and interpersonal interactions. Develops, conducts, and/or evaluates formal or informal in-service and continuing education programs in areas of expertise for peer groups and other disciplines. Assumes responsibility for his/her own professional development and remains current in clinical practice by attending relevant continuing education. Participates on department, functional unit, and Hospital committees, as assigned. Participates in the development and implementation of quality assurance program. Adheres to Hospital policies and procedures.

Shift:

Full Time (40 hours, 4 ten hour shifts per week)

Alternating Monday – Thursday, Tuesday – Friday

7am-5pm

Education:

Successful completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program.

Work Experience:

Experience preferred but new grads will be considered

Licensure/Certification:

• Licensed by the MD Board of Physicians
• Board certified (or certification-eligible for new graduates) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Current CPR certification required.
• If you order or refer items or services for Medicare beneficiaries and you do not have an enrollment record in the Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS), you will need to submit an enrollment application to Medicare to be eligible for employment.

Knowledge/Skills:

• A comprehensive understanding of clinical and/or surgical procedures, patient care procedures, medical protocols and testing procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Psychology, Pharmacology, Clinical Medicine, Radiology, Microbiology and Pathology.
• The analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine health status of patient and implement proper care plan. Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach and counsel patients; instruct health care personnel on procedures and treatment. Ability to analyze and evaluate patient history, physical examination findings and laboratory values, and makes preliminary diagnosis of patients for review by physician.