Location:
Rockville, MD

Rockville offers an excellent quality of life in the heart of Montgomery County, with convenient access to Washington D.C. and its surrounding metropolitan area. The city features excellent schools, diverse dining options, beautiful parks, and vibrant cultural attractions while maintaining a suburban community feel.

Facility:
This medical center is a well-established healthcare provider with over a century of caring for communities in the Maryland area. As the first and largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County, the facility has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care with a mission focused on physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Opportunity:
Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Job Details:
• Perform daily rounds and post-operative visits, documenting appropriately and communicating with attending • Perform initial and on-going assessments of patients' medical and physical status, including H&Ps and neurosurgical consultations • Assist in surgeries including lumbar, cervical, and cranial procedures, with pre/post-operative setup and documentation • Coordinate with other departments and consultants for inpatient care and discharge planning • Coordinate service recovery to ensure positive patient experience and clinical excellence • Order and interpret patient testing such as lab work and imaging • Perform therapeutic/corrective measures including drain placement/management/removal, suture placement, and dressing changes • Conduct procedures including EVD, myelograms, and lumbar punctures • Provide patients, families, and nursing staff with education, counseling, and discharge instructions • Required to cover a minimum of 24 hours monthly, including night or weekend coverage, call, or specialty coverage • Position is per diem with a $72 per hour rate • Requirements: BS in Physician Assistant studies, NCCPA certification, Maryland State PA license, CDS, DEA, BLS/ACLS • Two years neurosurgical experience or surgical residency preferred

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

Estimated Annual Salary: $0.00 - $0.00