ChristianaCare
Cardiovascular Surgery Team, PA
Newark, Delaware•Full-time
$129,548 - $182,612 annually
$129,548 - $182,612 annually
About the Job
ChristianaCare is currently recruiting for a Physician Assistant to work in the Cardiac Surgery Professional Services. This is a full-time position that promotes a work/life balance. Position consists of a hybrid schedule – five 8hr shifts or 12 hr day/night shifts for rotating 24/7 coverage, and rotating OR call.
As a Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant, duties and responsibilities include:
As a Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant, duties and responsibilities include:
- Perform endoscopic vein harvest. Endoscopic radial artery harvest experience is a plus.
- Assist cardiac surgeon in operating room procedures.
- Conduct history and physical examinations.
- Perform consultations.
- Provide perioperative patient management including ICU and step-down management.
- Provide postoperative office patient management.
- Collaborate with physicians and other members of the medical staff.
- Screen patient to determine need for urgent medical attention.
- Prepare patients preoperatively for surgery.
- Evaluate need to changes in patient therapy.
- Write orders and modifies treatment plans.
- Educate and counsel patients and patient families on health and disease.
Why ChristianaCare?
- Generous Continuing Education Time and Allowance
- Substantial PTO plus 12-Week Fully Paid Parental Leave
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match
- Annual Quality Incentive Bonus
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of a Physician Assistant Program and board certification as a Physician Assistant.
- Licensure or license eligible for Registered Physician Assistant in Delaware.
- Certified or eligible for certification by National Commission of Physician Assistants.
- Apply for and receive an RXPA number which permits one to prescribe non-controlled substances.
- Apply for and receive DEA number to prescribe controlled substances.
- ACLS required
- Two years of experience, cardiac surgery experience preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.