Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant

Job Description

The Physician Assistant provides high quality medical care to the patients of St. Joseph Medical Center as a member of the surgical team providing first assistant services to multiple service lines including but not limited to General Surgery, Urology, Breast Surgery, Orthopedics and Spine.

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you're coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You're embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you'll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade 'A' hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we've been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Qualifications

Education

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree: Physician Assistant (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• BLS Certification (Required)
• HCCPA Re-certification exam every six years (Required)
• Physician Assistant (Required)
• Registration from Maryland State Board of Physician Quality Assurance (Required)

Experience and Skills

• 0 - 1 year Physician Assistant (Required)
• 2 - 4 years Physician Assistant (Preferred)

Required Skills: Strong critical care patient management experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills as well as effective written and oral communication skills. Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.