Trauma Acute Care Physician Assistant Job at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD

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  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • Baltimore, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Trauma Acute Care Physician Assistant

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Job Description:

Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking an experienced and compassionate Trauma Acute Care Physician Assistant to join our dynamic trauma team. The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced and challenging environment, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to manage critically injured patients.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform comprehensive assessments of trauma patients, including history taking, physical examinations, and ordering/interpretation of diagnostic tests.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with trauma surgeons, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Provide advanced clinical care, including wound management, suturing, and other procedures as necessary.
  • Monitor patient progress, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient response.
  • Participate in trauma resuscitation and provide support in emergency situations.
  • Educate patients and their families on injury prevention, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
  • Collaborate with the trauma team to ensure continuity of care from admission through discharge and follow-up.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and trauma research projects.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
  • Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Maryland.
  • National certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C).
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in trauma or critical care.
  • Advanced clinical skills in trauma care, including procedural skills and emergency management.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in Trauma Nursing (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
  • Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
  • Bilingual proficiency.

Working Conditions:

  • Full-time position with rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and high-stress situations.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, and cover letter through the Johns Hopkins Hospital career portal.

JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!

Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Night shift, Rotating shift,

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