Job Description

The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide comprehensive clinical and surgical care within the Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) program under the supervision of a licensed physician. The PA will evaluate patients, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, develop initial assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and implement treatment plans. Responsibilities include managing pre- and post-operative patients, conducting inpatient rounds, assisting with laparoscopic and robotic gynecologic surgeries, performing clinical procedures within scope of practice, and providing patient education and counseling. The PA will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Additional responsibilities include documenting care in the electronic medical record, responding to patient inquiries, participating in quality improvement and research initiatives, and supporting educational activities for trainees and staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to advancing women's health through minimally invasive surgical care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Regularly visits pre- and post-operative patients, independently or with attending physician and/or students, to monitor patient progress in accordance with Medical System policies and procedures and generally accepted professional practice and JCAHO standards.
• Rounds on inpatients to monitor patient progress in accordance with policies and procedures; relays any problems or concerns to physician. Writes progress notes in patient charts indicating patient status and treatment or procedures performed.
• Orders laboratory tests, x-rays and special tests and dressing changes.
• Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call or supervising physician (or surgeon) regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Writes orders, including those of narcotics, stimulants and depressant drugs as necessary.
• Assists in the preoperative planning and documentation in keeping with protocols. Duties include obtaining necessary clinical photography, measurement and construction of frame prior to surgery. Collects bone measurement data and records for future reference and research purposes.
• Interviews patients for health history and performs physical examinations. Obtains thorough medical histories to include allergies, past medical conditions, current meds review of systems, family history, social history, present illness and performing complete physical examinations of patients according to established procedures and schedules.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant Training Program approved by the Board of Physician Quality Assurance is required.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.
• Licensure by Maryland State Board of Physicians as a Physician’s Assistant is required.
• CPR required
• BLS required
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits