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Job Req ID:  113188

Physician Assistant

Under the direction of a physician and within the scope of practice, we are seeking a Physician Assistant who will plan, assess, implement and evaluate total clinical care as it relates to the exstrophy-epispadias complex.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive, age-appropriate episodic care to patients.
  • Take medical histories, perform physical exams, order and interpret laboratory tests/x-rays, make preliminary diagnoses, and order treatment.
  • Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, phlebotomy, suturing, and wound care.
  • May assist with surgical procedures.
  • After demonstration of proper technique and safety, perform basic procedures including cystoscopy and cystogram.
  • Prescribe medication, provide patient care, and make patient referrals to appropriate licensed physician.
  • Instruct and counsel patients on diagnosis, complaints, therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance.
  • Coordinate research initiatives in collaboration with PI and research team OR clinical initiatives in collaboration with medical team.
  • Identify patients eligible for IRB approved clinical research studies.
  • May contribute to the design of clinical and/or research protocols and procedures.
  • Participate in daily operations of clinical and/or research protocols in collaboration with other staff.
  • In addition to delivering patient care and procedural duties as delineated above, a major component of this position includes the routine maintenance of the exstrophy-epispadias population.
  • This may include but is not limited to ensuring yearly renal-bladder sonograms are obtained and communicated to the Johns Hopkins Exstrophy Team; assisting patients as a point-of-contact for coordination of complex care including multidisciplinary clinics, surgeries and necessary requirements have been met for surgery; patient-centered education for pre-surgical consultation prior to major genitourinary reconstruction.


Physical Requirements

  • Baseline dexterity required to suture proficiently, administer injections if needed, and catheterize patients as required.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Demeanor and ability to communicate effectively with young patients and their families are requisite for this position.
  • A strong ability to communicate and collaborate with various members of the multidisciplinary team including Orthopedics, Urology, Plastic Surgery, General Pediatric Surgery, Voiding Improvement Program, Wound Care, Nursing Staff and Ancillary services such as catheter supply companies.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree; Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body; Completion of a CAAHEP certified Physician Assistant program. Must be licensed as PA in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
  • Experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's Degree, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Pediatric Urology with a focus on Bladder Exstrophy experience.

 

 

Classified Title: Physician Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Physician Assistant   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG  
Starting Salary Range: $100,000 - $151,400 ($118,950 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 A.M - 5:00 P.M 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Uro Pediatric Urology  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

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The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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