Pediatrics Physician Assistant

About the Job

PRN Pediatric Inpatient Transplant Surgery Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Opportunity

MedStar Medical Group offers a rewarding career caring for some of the region's most medically complex pediatric patients in the heart of Washington, D.C. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership-as a clinician and healthcare expert.
We are seeking an experienced

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

to join our

Pediatric Inpatient Transplant Surgery

team at

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

on a

PRN

basis. This position provides the opportunity to work alongside a nationally recognized multidisciplinary transplant team caring for pediatric patients before and after solid organ transplantation.
Why Choose MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute?

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is home to one of the nation's premier transplant programs, 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, the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute has performed more than 7,500 liver, kidney, small bowel, colon, stomach, and multi-organ transplants. Our pediatric transplant team delivers comprehensive, family-centered care while collaborating with nationally recognized transplant surgeons, pediatric specialists, and multidisciplinary care teams.
Position Highlights

PRN inpatient position caring for pediatric transplant surgery patients
Rotating PRN schedule with weekday, weekend, holiday, and overnight coverage opportunities
Manage pediatric transplant patients throughout the inpatient continuum, including pre-operative evaluation, post-operative care, and long-term transplant management
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care
Collaborate closely with transplant surgeons, pediatric specialists, pharmacists, nurses, and ancillary staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
Opportunity to care for patients undergoing liver, kidney, intestinal, and multi-organ transplantation at a nationally recognized transplant center
Participate in patient and family education to support successful transplant recovery and lifelong care
Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
NCCPA certification (PA) or national board certification (NP)
Eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia
Prior inpatient experience required; transplant surgery, pediatric surgery, critical care, or surgical specialty experience preferred
Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and collaboration skills
As a MedStar Health Advanced Practice Provider, you can expect:

Competitive PRN compensation
Collaborative, physician-led transplant team
Opportunity to work at one of the nation's leading academic transplant centers
Access to the resources of one of the largest healthcare systems in the region
A culture committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and exceptional patient care
Become part of an organization that is transforming transplant care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families. Join MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and help deliver world-class pediatric transplant care.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $80.00 - USD $80.00 /Hr.