Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

Overview

• Provide advanced medical care in a hospital setting, specializing in cardiothoracic procedures and patient management.
• Collaborate with surgeons and medical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes during surgical interventions.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic measures, and critical decision-making in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Support the development of a new open-heart surgery program within the hospital.
• Maintain medical staff privileges under the scope of practice defined by the hospital system.
• Work in a high-priority, trauma-level II environment with flexible shifts.
• Engage in leadership and mentorship roles within the PA team and associated medical staff.
• Utilize advanced clinical skills to perform vessel harvesting and assist in cardiothoracic surgeries.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist in cardiothoracic surgeries, including vessel harvesting and first-assist roles in the operating room.
• Conduct patient evaluations, order diagnostics, and prescribe medications as necessary.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient care, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new Physician Assistants within the department.
• Maintain accurate patient records using Epic software and other hospital systems.
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards and hospital policies.
• Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated on advancements in cardiothoracic care.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program; Master's degree preferred.
• Current NYS Physician Assistant licensure and unrestricted DEA certification.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Completion of NYS Mandated Infection Control Course Certificate.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications for assigned practice areas.
• Proficiency in Epic software and basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum two years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery; five years preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in vessel harvesting and surgical first-assist roles.