Physician Assistant I - Trauma

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Make it happen at Hopkins!

Work Schedule: 36 hours per week, Rotating shifts, some weekends / holiday requirement

Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team. This unique position focuses on inpatient rounding responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with surgeons, residents, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care and support the surgical team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily rounds on surgical patients, assessing their recovery and managing post-operative care.
• Collaborate with attending surgeons, residents, and nursing staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Provide consultations for inpatients requiring surgical evaluations.
• Participate in the surgical call schedule, covering weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to departmental meetings and case reviews.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records, documenting patient care activities and outcomes.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Valid and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Maryland.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Current ATLS certification is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant in general surgery or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and proficiency in using healthcare technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an academic medical center or teaching hospital.
• Interest in participating in clinical research and quality improvement projects.

At Suburban Hospital, safety is a core value. We foster a High Reliability Organization (HRO) culture where every team member promotes safety by identifying risks, speaking up, learning from events, and supporting continuous improvement.

We're proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You:

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Contact: Meena Williamson, Physician Recruiter at mwill343@jh.edu

Important Notice: Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum 63.31/hour - Maximum 98.13/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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.