We are seeking a **_Physican Assistant._** **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** + Conducts comprehensive and/or episodic health assessments for critically ill adults in the Neuro Critical Care Unit. + Records and documents assessment data necessary to maintain, coordinate, and/or expedite required services. This will include, + Perform history and physical exams, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings. + Identify differential diagnosis. _Establishes a Plan of Care_ + Order appropriate lab, radiographic and other studies. + Appropriately interpret results of lab, radiographic and other studies. + Performs tests and procedures as indicated within scope of practice. + Establish a plan of care related to patient’s identified problems, including medication and therapeutic procedures. + Consult with other team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines as necessary. _Implements Plan of Care in safe and effective manner_ + Prescribe and regulate medications and performs other related procedures within the Maryland Board of Nursing scope of practice for the Nurse Practitioner. + Record patient visit/interaction in concise clear logical and timely manner. + Arrange referrals to appropriate specialties when needed. + Triage patient telephone calls, messages, and interactions appropriately. + Tracks patient compliance with treatment plan. _Communicates with healthcare team members to assure patient and organizational needs are met._ + Supervise activities of team members as appropriate. + Identify areas of weakness in operational systems and makes recommendations for improvements. + Communicate significant information in an organized, logical, and concise manner to co-workers. + Provide constructive feedback as it relates to performance in an appropriate manner. + Adheres to the confidentiality policy as outlined in the interdisciplinary Clinical Practice Manual. + Make recommendations to administrative leadership related to Clinic administrative operations. + Analyzes research findings and current trends in the area of specialty and applies the information, as appropriate, to improve the management of patient care. _Participates in the development of the interdisciplinary team_ + Supports the orientation of newly hired nurse practitioners and nurse practitioner students. + Supports the education of the interdisciplinary team. _Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assure organizational goals are met._ + Supports quality and safety initiatives. + Supports the institutions Core Values. **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. + Experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Classified Title: Physician Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title): Physician Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG Starting Salary Range: $110,00 - $151,400 ($124,967 targeted; Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: 50% nights; flexible schedule Exempt Status: Exempt Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Department name: 10002735-SOM Ane Bay Bayview Personnel area: School of Medicine Equal Opportunity Employer: Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.