General Surgery Physician Assistant

About the Job

Physician Assistant / Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - General and Multispecialty Surgery

Full-Time position Day & Night shifts with On Call Requirement - MedStar Good Samaritan & Union Memorial Hospital.

MedStar Medical Group offers a uniquely rewarding career in a major marketplace. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership — as a clinician and healthcare expert. MedStar Health is looking for qualified candidates to join our growing team of 13 highly skilled Advanced Practice Providers.  We offer a supportive team environment with hands-on training from our surgeons, residents, and fellow APP’s.  This position offers exposure to multiple surgical specialties.  

Nurse practitioners who apply for this role are required to be an ACNP. We cannot accept FNP’s for this role. NP's will be required to have completed the RN first assist course to be considered. 

Job Summary

• First Assist in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, GYN, Limb Salvage and Vascular surgery procedures
• Perioperative patient management
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic lab tests
• Conducting surgical history and physical exams
• Inpatient rounding and consultations
• Wound care and bedside procedures under direct and indirect supervision
• Perform medication reconciliation and help to arrange appropriate post-discharge follow up for all surgical patients
• Patient/family education
• Collaborate with the physicians, residents and other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care
• Participate in developing, reviewing, and revising medical/surgical protocols
• Participate in training of staff and students
• Actively participate in the educational sessions and CME offered on a weekly basis

Qualifications:

• Completion and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
• Nurse practitioners who apply for this role are required to be an ACNP and have completed a first assist course
• CPR certification
• Eligible for Maryland and DC licenses

Join our developing team with great room for growth, and a collaborative atmosphere.  New grads are welcome to apply! 

As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• Eligibility for Quality and Productivity bonuses
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement saving plan – 403(b) with employer match

Be a part of a nationally recognized health system and the largest provider of health services in the Baltimore/Washington region. With our vast resources and capabilities at your disposal, you can expand your clinical expertise. Enjoy a rich career and a quality of life unique to Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic region, which features a mix of urban, suburban, and rural communities.

MedStar Health is a 501c(3) organization.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $115,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.