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Seeking a qualified Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Cardiac Surgery program!
This is a fantastic opportunity with up to an $18,000.00 Sign-On bonus for qualified candidates.
This is a rare opportunity to join well established heart program with a seasoned surgeon and a team of experienced collegial PAs and NPs. Pro-APP environment with great quality of life scheduling. The flexible schedule include 24 hour shifts, so you are not tied to a five-day work schedule.
If you are interested in “doing it all”: preop, OR, and postoperative management in the ICU and on telemetry then this is the position for you!
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required – 2 years of First Assist and EVH (vein harvesting) experience.
- Preferred – 3 years related working experience in cardiothoracic or cardiovascular
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Clinical:
- Provider works directly with Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons in an inpatient setting.
- Provider will first assist in all cardiac and thoracic operations and round in the ICU.
- Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the inpatient, operative and/or procedural setting.
- Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Develops and implements appropriate treatment plans based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
- Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
- Performs bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient’s clinical needs.
- Practices cost effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resources.
- Discusses patient data with other physicians and healthcare professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division.
Non-Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates professional collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers.
- Follows all designated prescriptive practices and monitoring requirements with the designated collaborating physician and administrative report.
- Participates in departmental and organizational committees and programs as appropriate and attends all required meetings, in-services, and professional trainings.
- Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team to collaborate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community health workers.
- Remains actively involved in continuing education with a commitment to self and departmental growth.
- Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation.
- Demonstrates understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an approved PA Program and possess national certification through NCCPA.
- Must hold a current valid license as PA in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Must have a current DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration.
- BLS (American Heart Association) and ATLS required
Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required:
- Must have the ability to work as a team member in a high stress, dynamic, busy clinical setting with changing organizational climate.
- Must have the ability to be self-directive and to demonstrate initiative in addressing the responsibilities of the position.
- Must have the ability to utilize appropriate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Must be energetic and quality driven and have a proven ability to be a productive member of a team dedicated to providing optimal patient care.
- May be asked to fulfill other credentialing requirements under the purview of the Medical Staff Service.
Weekly schedule:
- Service is staffed Sunday through Saturday; 24 X 7.
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $145,370.00 – $209,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Worcester, MA 01608 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Worcester, MA 01608: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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