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Baltimore, MD, United StatesApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobAffiliated Office AddressBaltimore, MD, United StatesRequisition ID122638Date CreatedOctober 01, 2026Job FunctionHealth CareExempt StatusExemptShift TypeFull TimeScheduleM-F, 37.5 hrs.Worksite33-MD:Johns Hopkins BayviewWork ModalityOn-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-siteThe Physician Assistant (PA) functions as a primary provider for theDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeryat the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center- White Marsh & Greenspring Station. Scope of practice: breast and general reconstructive plastic surgery. Clinical responsibilities include outpatient clinic and operating room; weekday hours only (no weekends, nights, or call). Work with one physician as primary supervising physician.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Works collaboratively with faculty and residents to provide care for plastic/reconstructive surgery patients in the operating room and outpatient settings, both pre and post operatively.
- Treats patients in the outpatient clinic with the surgeons and independently as well as assists in the operating room.
- Other duties include providing patient/family education as needed.
- Interacts with other attending physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, residents, nursing staff, support staff, administrators, and family members.
- Other duties include providing patient/family education as needed.
The position requires evidence-based decision-making when assessing and treating patients. This is a day shift position (4 ten-hour shifts). Incorporates into practice, theoretical concepts and advanced clinical skills with patients, families and interdisciplinary health care team members. Analytical ability is necessary to diagnose patients and to develop and implement plans of action for long and short-term management of acute and chronic health conditions. Highly developed interpersonal skills are required to communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary health care team to enhance collaboration and assist with problem solving. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in order to provide information to patients and health care personnel. Ability to function effectively and adapt to a dynamic and often changing work environment. Ability to work cooperatively within own unit/department and with other units and departments. Effectively communicate patient care and related professional information with co-workers. Ensures that patient information is kept private and confidential. Provides comprehensive, age-appropriate care to patients as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team. Assumes responsibility and accountability for organizing time and workload to meet patient, staff and departmental needs. Acts as an educational and clinical resource to nursing and resident staff as well as to patients and their families.
PA Core Duties Include:
- Perform history and physical exams.
- Perform medical screening exams.
- Assign a diagnosis.
- Order diagnostic tests.
- Conduct, interpret, and evaluate the results of diagnostic therapies.
- Record patient progress notes.
- Provide consultations, counseling and teaching to patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
- Initiate referrals to other professionals for concurrent and continuing care.
- Manage clinical emergencies.
- Mobilize resources.
- Make referrals as appropriate for short- and long-term needs.
- May prescribe non-controlled medications.
- Area of practice and patient population reflects training, education, and national certification.
Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:
- As part of training, will obtain credentials to perform the following interventions and procedures: Non-cosmetic injections (e.g., Kenalog).
- Wound care involving deep and sharp debridement only.
- Skin biopsy.
- Obtaining cultures.
- First Assist in Surgery.
- Needle aspirations and nipple areola tattoo.
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting, standing and walking for extended period.
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s).
- Ability to move standard equipment through a hospital or clinical environment.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds or more.
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.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Specialized knowledge/experience in Breast reconstruction as well as surgical experience is helpful but not required; otherwise, qualified applicants will be taught in the clinical environment.
Completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to start date
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification required.
Classified Title: Physician Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $112,572 - $152,900 Annually ($123,100 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 37.5 hrs.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Plastic Surgery BV
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will 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, education/training and other qualifications. 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/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
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 Completing Studies
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.
Background Checks
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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