Advanced Practice Provider- Cardiac Surgery- Per Diem

About the role

Mount Auburn Hospital is a Harvard-affiliated teaching hospital and member of Beth Israel Lahey Health. We are dedicated to promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity. We are seeking a Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team in a per diem capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-operative cardiac surgery patients primarily in the ICU, with occasional coverage in the step-down unit
• Perform bedside procedures such as chest tube management and removal
• Collaborate with attending surgeons, intensivists, and nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care
• Maintain accurate documentation and effective communication during transitions of care
• Functions as a conduit for all patient-care related information between attending physician, consultants, house staff, nursing, and other ancillary staff
• Determines and relays to other providers, as appropriate, modified treatment plans and/or other interventions
• Provides first-level response to acute changes in patient status or complications and initiates appropriate measures
• Performs daily patient rounding and follow-up for cardiac surgical patients including physical examination, and diagnostic and therapeutic intervention(s)
• Orders routine laboratory and diagnostic studies, medications, and consultations for patients on the service, to be co-signed within 24 hours by a physician involved in the patient's care
• Documents on a daily basis in the permanent medical record the patient status and further plan based on interpreted data
• Elicits a detailed history, performs physical examinations, writes assessments and orders, and presents pertinent data for all cardiac surgical admissions
• Performs the skills as outlined in the Cardiac Surgery physician assistant delineation of privileges (i.e. removal of chest tubes/pacing wires, arterial line placement, central line placement, foley catheter placement, etc.)
• Orients medical students, physician assistant students, surgical interns, and junior surgical residents to Mount Auburn Hospital patient-care practices and hospital policies and procedures
• Performs and/or assists the physician staff in requirements for hemodynamic monitoring and overall preparation of the patient for surgery
• Plans and executes all coordinate elements of the patient discharge

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Academy of Physician Assistant (AAPA)-approved PA training program
• Board certification as outlined by the Massachusetts State Board of Registration of Physician Assistants
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is required
• Massachusetts Controlled Substance (DPH) and DEA certificates are required
• Surgical experience preferred, including experience in performing or assisting with acute hospital-level ICU/surgical procedures
• Two or more years of clinical experience in an inpatient setting are desired, preferably ICU or acute care center
• Excellent interpersonal skills for positive interaction with patients, physicians, and other staff

Additional Information

This is a non-OR position focused on inpatient care. Candidates must be able to commit to a minimum of two shifts per month. Flexibility and reliability are essential. Competitive compensation.

Pay

Pay Range: $123.00 - $128.00