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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT – CARDIOTHORACIC SERVICES
Required to work AM and PM shifts -weekend/holiday rotation
Position Responsibilities
At St. Francis Hospital, Cardiothoracic Services is committed to providing specialized, compassionate care to patients with cardiovascular and thoracic conditions. Physician Assistants work collaboratively with cardiothoracic surgeons and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to promote patient safety, clinical excellence, and continuity of care.
1. PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
- Evaluate patients, obtain histories, perform physical examinations, and document clinical findings.
- Coordinate admissions, consultations, and treatment plans with attending physicians.
- Assist in the management of patients undergoing cardiothoracic procedures.
- Recognize and respond to clinical emergencies, including Rapid Response Calls and cardiopulmonary arrest.
2. CLINICAL PROCEDURES AND TREATMENT
- Perform medication reconciliation, wound care, dressing changes, and other authorized bedside procedures.
- Initiate IV access, insert catheters and feeding tubes, and collect diagnostic specimens.
- Assist with the management of complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Perform approved clinical procedures in accordance with demonstrated competency and hospital policies.
3. PATIENT CARE COORDINATION
- Order and administer medications, diagnostic studies, and supportive services within approved privileges.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment, medications, recovery, and safety.
- Coordinate discharge planning, discharge summaries, and follow-up care in collaboration with attending physicians.
4. SPECIAL NON-CORE PRIVILEGES
Additional privileges, including PICC line insertion, intubation, and first assistance in the operating room, require appropriate training, documented competency, and departmental approval.
5. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Maintain clinical competency through ongoing education and professional development.
- Adhere to applicable regulations, Medical Staff requirements, and hospital policies.
- Promote teamwork, evidence-based practice, and high-quality patient care.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current New York State Physician Assistant license and applicable prescriptive privileges.
- Current NCCPA certification, as required.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Experience in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiovascular care, or a related acute-care specialty preferred.
- Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) skills and experience preferred.
- Knowledge of perioperative patient management and cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Commitment to patient safety, professional development, and high-quality patient care.
- Compliance with St. Francis Hospital credentialing, privileging, and competency requirements.
Posted Salary RangeUSD $105.00 - USD $105.00 /Hr.
