First Assist, Mercy Health, Baltimore, MD
Mercy Health -
Baltimore, MD,
US
First Assist
Date Posted: 2024-06-27
Job description
SummaryMercy Medical Center, recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2023, is hiring a Physician Assistant! Come join our family of dedicated medical professionals! Military veterans are also encouraged to apply!Mercy'sPhysician Assistant benefits:* Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays* Tuition reimbursement* 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and "catch up" provision* Mercy's Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy's Mission and Values* Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit* Employer paid short & long term disability benefits* Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans* Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection* Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program* Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!ResponsibilitiesThe Orthopedic Specialty Hospital at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore brings together leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic conditions affecting the hips, knees, back, feet, ankles, and upper extremities (shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand). Our orthopedic specialists, led by Dr. Marc Hungerford, Chief of Orthopedics at Mercy, include some of the nation's best innovators and pioneers in treatment development. When patients need the best-of-the-best in orthopedic care they often look to Mercy Medical Center (Baltimore) for the top-rated expertise offered by our orthopedic specialists.Mercy has been named a Best National Hospital in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, as well as one of "100 Hospitals with Great Orthopedic Programs" by Becker's Hospital Review. Mercy is proud patients from across the Mid-Atlantic region and throughout the nation have sought the renowned care of our doctors and the team at the Orthopedic Center of Excellence.The Physician Assistant will work primarily in the orthopedic OR, first-assisting a range of orthopedic surgeries including joint replacements, upper extremity surgeries, and sports-related procedures. This PA will also see patients in clinic, and provide consultative services in the Emergency department and within the hospital.Requirements* Must possess a Physician Assistant degree from an accredited school.* Must possess a State of Maryland Physician Assistant License, in good standing.* Certification Requirements - CPR#LI-KZ1Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.