Opportunity Criteria
Surgical Physician Assistant
Company Description
When you come to the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake 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.
Job Description
The Physician Assistant provides high quality medical care to the patients of Upper Chesapeake Medical Center for our general surgery practice. Performs Patient History & Physical Examinations. Evaluates the medical status of general surgery patients. Writes orders under physician’s supervision. Documents findings on appropriate designated forms. Assists surgeons in the OR.
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.
About UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air (UM UCMC Bel Air) provides our community with clinical expertise, leading-edge technology and an exceptional patient experience. Located in the heart of Harford County, UM UCMC Bel Air offers hospital-based inpatient care and outpatient specialty care provided by expert providers and fellowship-trained surgeons.
Why Harford County? Harford County, Maryland, nestled between the Chesapeake Bay and the Susquehanna River, offers a picturesque blend of natural beauty, history, and modern attractions. Highlights include the charming city of Havre de Grace, known for its beautiful waterfront promenade and the Concord Point Lighthouse. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the scenic trails of Susquehanna State Park or the serene beauty of the Gunpowder Falls State Park. The county is rich in history, with the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum and the Steppingstone Farm Museum showcasing the area's cultural heritage. For modern entertainment, visitors can enjoy local dining, shopping, and events at Bel Air's vibrant downtown area. Harford County presents a harmonious blend of natural landscapes, historical sites, and contemporary leisure activities, making it a unique destination in Maryland.
About University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center and University of Maryland Medical System is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and welcome all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Facility & Address
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
- Bel Air MD
Links
Contact Information
Brittany Eaton Senior Physician Recruiter
- Phone:443-212-9071
- Email:Click to email
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