Neurosurgery Physician Assistant - apply online at http://www.marylandgeneral.org
Maryland General Hospital is your community hospital located downtown Baltimore. Our staff is here to help, to make our patients feel comfortable, and to answer all questions about the care of a loved one. Maryland General Hospital provides medical care in more than 30 specialties. We have over 500 doctors and more than 1,500 employees. Our services cover education, prevention, and treatment of illness, injury and other sickness.We are currently seeking a Neurosurgery Physician Assistant to join the Department of Surgery team. The physician assistant will also become an Allied Health Member of the Medical Staff and an employee of the hospital. The Neurosurgery Physician Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:Evaluates pediatric/adolescent/adult/geriatric patients scheduled for neurological surgery at Maryland General Hospital by obtaining patient histories, performing physical assessments, prescribing treatment and medication modalities, and providing appropriate patient education. Seeks consultation with a Neurology physician for all difficult or complicated cases. As necessary, obtains medical and pre-surgical data from outside facilities and offices. Performs admitting history and physical and records pertinent data.Writes pre and post-operative orders, follow up progress notes, medication, treatment and tests.Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings within physical assessment and consults the house and attending staff for confirmation and/or discussion of abnormal findings. Makes decisions about appropriate management and treatment of patients after initial evaluation and follow up evaluation. Participates in daily patient care as required.Recognizes and manage minor illnesses or problems related to the patient that might occur during hospitalization.Performs clinical procedures if called for.Writes medication orders for non-controlled, controlled, and non-prescription medications as appropriate.Initiates appropriate evaluation and emergency management in emergency situations. Assists in the surgical clinic under the supervision of the responsible physician.Establishes and maintains a good rapport and working relationship with departmental staff, hospital staff, patients, families, physicians and hospital visitors. As identified in the department/unit specific competency plan, demonstrates: The technical competence necessary to provide quality care to age specific population.The ability to assess the developmental needs of age specific population.The ability to use equipment in a safe and proper manner.Other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisor/manager. Demonstrates support and compliance with the Maryland General Hospital mission, vision, values, philosophy, goals, objectives and policies. Position Requirements:Graduate of an accredited physician assistant programCurrent certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician AssistantsCurrent Maryland License Credentialed according to Medical Staff BylawsPreferred:At least one year clinical experience in neurosurgery or the operating roomMaryland General Hospital offers competitive compensation, full healthcare benefits, 403(b), college reimbursement as well as paid vacation, sick and 7 holidays. To learn more about Maryland General, please visit our website www.marylandgeneral.org. Search career opportunities!