What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transgender Surgery - Physician Assistant (Sibley) position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
About Us: Johns Hopkins is renowned for its commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education. Our Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department provides a wide spectrum of services, including gender-affirmation surgery, breast reconstruction, trauma, and complex surgical wound care. In addition, this position will play a crucial role in supporting the Medical Director for the Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health’s reconstructive surgery practice.
Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team. The selected candidate will provide comprehensive care to patients undergoing gender-affirmation surgery and other reconstructive procedures. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with leading experts in the field of transgender and gender expansive health.
Shift:
- Full-Time (5 days, Monday to Friday)
- Day shift
- No nights or weekends
- No call
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
- Participate in attending clinics alongside the physician to develop patient care plans.
- Place relevant referrals, lab work, and orders as needed.
- Conduct independent clinic sessions for follow-up and post-operative care.
- Assist with paperwork, including FMLA, disability documentation, and gender marker changes.
- Perform peer-to-peer reviews for insurance coverage denials related to gender surgery.
- Provide patient and caregiver education in the perioperative period.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
- Provide education to hospital staff on treatment and care for patients of the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender & Gender Expansive Health.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Registered/certified by the Washington D.C. Board of Quality Assurance.
- Board certified (or certification-eligible for new graduates) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Current Washington D.C. licensure as a Physician Assistant.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Commitment to providing compassionate care to transgender, nonbinary, gender fluid, or questioning patients.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and research resources.
- On-site childcare and wellness programs.
- Collaboration with experts in the field of transgender and gender expansive health.
