Details:
Location: Salisbury MD
Pay: $150.00-165.00 per hour
Assignment Length: 13-weeks
Dates:
- Full-time coverage
- Start as soon as credentialed
Description:
- Inpatient, OR & Call
- Level III trauma center
- EMR: EPIC
- Credentialing: 90 days
Requirements:
- Active Maryland PA license
- Board certification
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
Experience:
- 1 year Neurosurgery experience
Job Responsibilities (Generalized):
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
- Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
- Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and PA specialty
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
Skills:
- Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
- Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
- Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
Education Requirements:
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
Licenses & Certifications:
- Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Massachusetts
- National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Experience:
- While specific requirements may vary, most locum PA positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
Additional Notes:
- Locum tenens PA positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities
- These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing PAs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $150.00 - $165.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
