Physician Assistant (Otolaryngology)

WE are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) in Pediatric Otolaryngology"Head and Neck Surgery who will provide high-quality, patient-centered care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to train alongside a diverse surgeon team, develop procedural expertise, and ultimately practice with a high degree of independence and collaboration.

The PA will support the perioperative pediatric otolaryngology service line, serving as an integral member of the pediatric otolaryngology team, ensuring seamless coordination of care across the emergency department, inpatient wards, intensive care unit, operating room, and outpatient clinics. This individual will help to drive innovations in perioperative protocols, multidisciplinary collaboration, and electronic care pathways that contribute to patient safety, care efficiency, and quality outcomes. Candidates should be compassionate, highly motivated to learn and become independent, goal-oriented, and dedicated to caring for children with complex pediatric otolaryngology needs. Prior experience in pediatric or surgical care is highly desirable.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Inpatient Care

• Evaluate and manage inpatient consults under supervision, progressing to independent practice with faculty support.
• Assist in procedures (inside and outside of the operating room), including airway endoscopy, nasal endoscopy, swallow evaluations, control of epistaxis, incision and drainage, biopsies, and tympanostomy tube placement; PA will perform some procedures independently after completion of supervised training and demonstrated competency.
• Develop, coordinate, and lead multidisciplinary tracheostomy rounds.
• Collaborate with attending surgeons, house staff, nursing, and allied health teams to ensure seamless patient care from admission through discharge.
• Communicate directly with ED, ICU, inpatient, and surgical teams to optimize transitions of care. Facilitate patient order and discharge education as necessary.

Outpatient Care

Program Development & Innovation

Professional Expectations

Additional Knowledge, skills, & Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Classified Title : Physician Assistant

Role / Level / Range : ACRP / 04 / MG

Starting Salary Range : $100,000 - $152,900 Annually ($120,100 targeted; Commensurate w / exp.)

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 30pm

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : School of Medicine Campus

Department name : SOM Oto Otolaryngology Residents

Personnel area : School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : https : / / hr.jhu.edu / benefits-worklife / .

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

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Vaccine Requirements

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