Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

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Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

At National Staffing Solutions, we have the privilege and honor of working with dedicated healthcare professionals that make a positive impact in aiding those needing healthcare services across the U.S. every day.

It is our passion, drive and integrity that enables us to continue our focus in assisting remarkable healthcare professionals like yourself in solidifying the best career opportunities available to you.

We’re currently seeking a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to join our amazing team.

Details of the Opening:

• Anticipated start date: ASAP
• Salary range: $235/hr
• Schedule: Full Time, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m

Description:

• Assist in the operating room as the first or second surgical assistant to the resident or staff physician to help open and close all incisions pertinent to CT surgery, harvest veins and other duties as directed.
• In an emergency, pending arrival of a physician, the CTPA may perform emergency care within their Scope of Practice and according to the Milwaukee VAMC policies and procedures. The CTPA may perform any procedure; administer or order any medications that would normally be ordered; order any emergency resuscitative drugs required during an attempted Code procedure until a senior staff physician or resident physician is present; and perform CPR and assist in any capacity, including mechanical resuscitation or surgical operative resuscitation in accordance with current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation standards, required by the physician at hand. The CTPA shall also perform Basic Life Support (BLS in accordance with BLS protocols, to include defibrillation and cardioversion IF the CTPA has current documentation of successful BLS course completion.
• Patient treatment documentation to any/all clinical records will occur immediately following the procedure and may include documenting in the patient’s electronic medical record. VA uses an electronic medical record system and therefore, electronic signatures will be required. The CTPA will document and sign all patient notes within 4 hours of the encounter.
• Comply with appropriate and applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the Milwaukee VAMC. Examples include narcotic control and use, personnel policies, infection control, and medical records.
• The CTPA shall be physically present in the facility to perform the required services as specified in this task order. All patient encounters are entered into the VA electronic health record and shall provide documentation of workload

What You’ll Need to Qualify for this Role:

• Current full and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia) when services are performed onsite on VA property
• Minimum of 1 year experience performing as the first or second surgical assistant to the resident or staff physician

Submit your resume to us today for consideration of the Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant opening and one of our dedicated recruiters will be in touch within 24 business hours.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $235.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology

License/Certification:

• Physician Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: In person