Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job-6773

Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery

Seeking a Physician Assistant.The Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Health Practitioner position has clinical, procedural, administrative and educational responsibilities in the care of patients requiring cardiac and thoracic surgery.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Heart & Vascular Director of Advanced Practice Nursing, the Cardiothoracic Surgery AHP will have a critical role in the inpatient setting, with both team member and individual duties.

These responsibilities will include preoperative and postoperative patient examination and assessment, diagnosis and planning; treatment implementation, coordination and continuity; performance of specific procedures; development of practice protocols and evaluation of quality of care; education of patients, families and other health care practitioners.

Minimum two years related Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular patient care experience as an Advanced Practitioner.

Two years ICU experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a Cardiothoracic ICU/CCU/Cardiovascular

Two years OR First Assist and/or EVH experience at a high volume center

Active Physician Assistant licensure in State of California

Active American Heart Association CPR Certification

Active American Heart Association ACLS Certification

Current PA National Board Certification

Active and/or transferable DEA License to California and provide evidence by 90th day of clinical pr

Completed a APA recognized graduate Master’s Degree program as a Physician Assistant

Five years of OR First Assist and EVH experience

Salary negotiable base on experience. Full-time Benefits plus Relocation Assistance.