We are looking for a Physician Assistant to join our In-Patient Transplant Surgery team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute is one of the largest liver transplant centers in the nation, with more than 100 transplants a year. We transplant patients faster than any other center in the region.
Job Duties
Provide and coordinate clinical practice for patients pre- and post-kidney, liver, pancreas, and intestinal transplant, Hepatobiliary surgery for patients followed by the Transplant surgery service
The APP is responsible for conducting patient assessments, performing evaluations, prescribing, obtaining H&Ps, order and review diagnostic testing, formulate plans, write progress notes, and provide education or patients and their families.
In collaboration with attending physician and multi-disciplinary team, round daily on patients to assess, diagnose, plan treatment, set priorities and realistic outcomes, and evaluate effectiveness of treatments
Post-operative stabilization and management with discharge planning and collaborative care
Discharge planning in coordination with our case manager and social worker
This position is inpatient only, working (2) 12-hour shifts per 4-week period.
Why Choose to work with Transplant at Georgetown?
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is part of the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute, providing hope and life-restoring care to patients with end-stage organ failure. As one of the highest volume transplant programs in the United States, we have performed more than 7,500 liver, kidney, small bowel, colon, stomach, and multi-organ transplants. We also perform hepatobiliary surgery and offer auto islet cell transplantation for those patients suffering from the pain of chronic pancreatitis.
As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Generous paid time off
- CME leave and CME allowance
- Retirement plan - 403-B with % employer match
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