Cardiovascular Surgery Team, PA

ChristianaCare • $129K — $182K *
Newark, DE 19702In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Completion of a Physician Assistant Program and board certification
  • Licensure or license eligible in Delaware as a Registered Physician Assistant
  • Certification or eligibility for certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants
  • Ability to obtain RXPA number for non-controlled substances prescribing
  • Ability to obtain DEA number for controlled substances prescribing
  • ACLS certification required
  • Two years of experience, preferably in cardiac surgery

Responsibilities

  • Perform endoscopic vein harvest and consider experience with endoscopic radial artery harvest
  • Assist cardiac surgeon during operating room procedures
  • Conduct thorough history and physical examinations
  • Perform patient consultations
  • Manage perioperative care, including in ICU and step-down units
  • Oversee postoperative patient management in an office setting
  • Work collaboratively with physicians and medical staff
  • Screen patients for urgent medical attention and prepare them for surgery
  • Assess and adjust patient treatment plans as needed
  • Educate patients and families about health and disease

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
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:

  • 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.Annual Compensation Range $129,548.00 - $182,612.00This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.


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