Physician Assistant - Surgery - Silver Spring

Physician Assistant - Surgery - Silver Spring

OPPORTUNITY CRITERIA

SPECIALTY Surgery

CANDIDATE TYPE

MD, DO VISA

ACCEPTED

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SALARY RANGE

$54.00 to $82.00 / Hour

LOAN REPAYMENT

Not Specified

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Part Time

BONUSES OFFERED

None

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Holy Cross Health is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant located in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Physician Assistant II (PA-2) PRN ispetent to First Assist in the OR for at least 4 service lines andpletes post-operative assessments and management of post operative surgical patients. The

PA-2 PRN

makes an assessment based on history and physical, orders ancillary tests and treatment modalities as deemed appropriate, and integrates all data in determining a diagnosis and initiating a treatment plan, with approval of the supervising physician and attending physician. The

PA-2 PRN

works in a team structure andmunicates with all hospital departments pertinent patient findings to facilitate a collaborative management of patient care.

Our Trinity Health Culture:

Ks, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions. Provides surgical assistance in the operating room for at least 2 surgical specialties (Orthopedics, Vascular, Plastic, General surgery) and 2plex (laparoscopic and/or robotic) specialties (Bariatrics, GYN/ONC, Thoracic, or Davinci Robotic surgery) upon request to any surgeon with a delegation agreement and as assigned by the Clinical coordinator of APPs/designee. Obtains and maintains Davinci First Assist Certification. Performs daily post-operative rounds and facilitate/coordinate care of the patient as requested by the supervising physician. Performs admission history and physical examinations, daily progress notes, daily orders, discharge, transfer and death summaries, discharge/transfer orders and prescriptions for all patients admitted to them by the attending surgeon. Evaluates patients in the Emergency Department and on the surgical floor at the request of the attending surgeon. Performs bedside procedures including incision and drainage, central venous catheter placement, tube thoracostomy, arterial catheter placement, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), thoracentesis, and paracentesis when credentialed to perform said procedures. Provides instructions and guidance as a preceptor to surgical PA students and new graduates. Supports Quality initiatives of Holy Cross Hospital including medication reconciliation, universal time out procedures, SCIP, VTE prevention, and electronic documentation. Supports timely, accurate andpliant professional billing.

REQUIREMENTS

Graduate from a PA program that is certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA). Pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) and Physician Assistant National Recertifying Exam (PANRE) when applicable. Must maintain current licensing as Physician Assistant in the State of Maryland. Must qualify for prescriptive authority (Controlled Drug Substance [CDS] and Drug Enforcement Agency [DEA]). Must have a minimum of 2 years of surgical PA experience or 1 year of surgical PA experience and at least 2 years of non-surgical PA experience. Must have the ability to work in both the operating room and inpatient units Must be proficient or capable of bing proficient in bedside procedures including incision and drainage, central line and A-line placement, chest tube placement and peripheral intravenous access with and without ultrasound guidance Must have and maintain BLS and ACLS certification Must possess excellentmunication skills and function well in a team environment

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince Ge's counties. Ourmunity is vibrant, active and diverse, w life is always moving. Holy Cross Health is continuously advancing, too, as a forward-thinking health systemmitted to helping ourmunity members address their individual needs and goals to achieve a better quality of life. From hospitals and primary care sites, to specialty care and wellness programs, Holy Cross Health is accessible throughout the region to meet individuals on their path to good health. Holy Cross Health has been a steward of our diversemunity's health for more than 50 years, earning the trust of area residents. Our team of more than 4,100 employees, 1,575munity-based physicians and 425 volunteers works proactively each day to meet the needs of every individual we touch. And our mission and values mean that we uphold thismitment for every person, without regard for ability to pay. During the last five fiscal years, Holy Cross Health has provided more than $295 million inmunity benefit, including more than $169 million in financial assistance. Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health careanizations in the United States. Trinity Health is based in Livonia, Michigan.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Silver Spring is a town in Maryland with a population of 81,773. Silver Spring is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Silver Spring offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Silver Spring t are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Silver Spring and the public schools in Silver Spring are highly rated. Silver Spring is the culture and art hub of Montgomery County and is home to colorful murals, invitingmunity destinations, and performance venues. Located directly north of Washington, DC, Silver Spring is the place to visit for a family-friendly outing, weekend trip with friends, or romantic getaway. Shop your way through the many retail options, have a group dinner at a new restaurant, or dance the night away at a concert performed by your favorite artist. visitmontgomery/regions/silver-spring/ ABOUT

TRINITY HEALTH

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people andmunities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities - including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.

Our mission:

We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as apassionate and transforming healing presence within ourmunities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of themunities we serve. At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at trinity-health. If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to submit your CV, please email Trinity Health Recruitment at docoppstrinity-health.