Full Job Description
At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children’s is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview Will function as a member of the cardiothoracic team to provide appropriate medical care to cardiothoracic patients; to provide surgical assistance to the surgeon; and to work with hospital staff members, outside physicians and patient families. Essential Functions
- Assist the surgeon in the operating room, first and second assist-at-surgery; perform surgical procedures as directed by the surgeon. Responsible to take after-hours call on a rotation basis with other cardiothoracic Surgery PA. Perform complete physical examinations and review the patient’s past medical record. Obtain a patient medical history, patient profile, chief complaint, social history and a review of body systems. • Participates in patient rounds, initiate patient orders within the PA Scope of Practice. • Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as delegated by supervising physician utilizing appropriate aseptic and isolation techniques. • See outpatients acutely and in follow-up, make preliminary diagnosis, formulate treatment plans, provide follow-up care, and write prescriptions according to the State of Nebraska statutes. • Prepare patient summaries, progress notes and discharge summaries. • Work with families to provide information and education regarding medical condition. Refer to and coordinate with agencies for follow-up services. • Assist in and/or conduct clinical or laboratory research projects including collecting, organization, or interpreting data. • Solid organ procurement
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Education Qualifications
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the Physician Assistant program Required
Experience Qualifications
- Previous clinical experience in pediatrics Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Satisfy all relevant criteria and qualifications outlined in the Medical Staff Policy on Allied Health Professional, required to be credentialed.
- Practice within framework of respective scope of practice.
Licenses and Certifications
- PA – Physician Assistant Upon Hire Required and
- PA-C – Physician Assistant certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Upon Hire Required and
- BLS – Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and
- PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 180 Days Required and
- ACLS within 180 Days Required and
DEA License within 30 Days Required
Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!
Make a meaningful difference improving the lives of children!
At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.