Physician Assistant (PA) Orthopedics

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is seeking a motivated and team-oriented Physician Assistant I to join our inpatient orthopedic surgery service team.

This position offers a unique opportunity for providers who prefer a consistent nighttime schedule while practicing at the top of their license in a highly autonomous and collaborative environment. The APP team plays a central role in managing orthopedic patients across trauma, total joint, and surgical subspecialties, with strong support from orthopedic surgeons and resident physicians.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking work-life balance through a condensed workweek, with the ability to work three consecutive night shifts and enjoy extended time off.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive overnight inpatient orthopedic care, including post-operative management and acute patient needs
• Respond to and manage overnight orthopedic consults from the Emergency Department (adult and limited pediatric population)
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, residents, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Manage perioperative patients overnight, addressing clinical changes and coordinating care plans
• Maintain clear and effective handoff communication with day team providers
• Support a team-based care model with shared accountability and collaboration
• Participate in maintaining high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced inpatient setting

Schedule:

• Full-time night shift position
• 3 consecutive 13-hour shifts per week (e.g., Monday–Friday) Occasional night shift
• Consistent weekly schedule offering 4 days off each week
• Night shift serve as in-house coverage.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification required
• Maryland State License (or eligibility) required
• DEA/CDS (or ability to obtain)
• New graduates are welcome to apply; prior orthopedic or surgical experience is preferred but not required
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is 420 bed teaching hospital, trauma center, neonatal intensive care unit, geriatrics center, and is home to the Johns Hopkins Burn Center, the only adult burn trauma in Maryland. Careers at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center offer the opportunity to experience the pride of being part of Johns Hopkins while working with a team of caring professionals.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.

Salary Range: Minimum 58.03/hour - Maximum 89.94/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.