Clinical Associate

Job Details

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

Salary: $150,000 Base Pay

Johns Hopkins University: School of Medicine: Department of Surgery

Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Clinical Associate

Suburban Hospital

Role Overview

• Serve as lead Cardiac Surgeon Suburban Hospital
• Clinical Associate position governed by Johns Hopkins University (JHU) policies
• Engagement begins upon successful completion of all credentialing and onboarding requirements
• Physician must maintain all necessary licensure and approvals throughout the service period

Preconditions to Service Start Date

• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Satisfactory pre-employment health assessment
• For non-U.S. citizens: appropriate visa status for the full engagement period
• Completion of I-9 and confirmation of U.S. work authorization
• Full credentialing, including: Active medical licensure in Maryland and the District of Columbia, Board certification in relevant specialty, Authority to prescribe medications (DEA registration and state-specific drug control licenses)
• Appointment with full privileges at: Suburban hospital
• Eligibility to participate in: Medicare and Medicaid, Managed care arrangements affiliated with JHU and its partners

Medical Services

• Provide expert evaluation and management of heart donor cases during assigned on-call shifts
• Deliver care in alignment with clinical protocols, ethical standards, and legal requirements
• Exercise independent medical judgment consistent with professional standards and patient best interests
• Ensure all care is consistent with JHU clinical and administrative policies

Clinical Documentation and Compliance

• Complete medical records and donor-related documentation promptly and accurately
• Submit all required billing forms, clinical notes, and service documentation per JHU guidelines
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies on medical recordkeeping
• Understand that all patient records are the property of JHU

Location of Service

• Primary location: Suburban
• JHU may provide written notice in the event of any service location changes