Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

About the role

Works in collaboration with the surgeon, surgical intensivist, and other health care team members in performing safe cardiac and vascular surgical procedures to maximize patient outcomes. Delivers quality care to the patient during their perioperative experience, provides exceptional patient care on the general floor and in the surgical ICU. Functions in the role of patient advocate. Provides patient and family health education and health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe cardiac and vascular surgical procedures in collaboration with the surgical team
• Deliver quality perioperative care to patients
• Provide exceptional patient care on the general floor and in the surgical ICU
• Act as a patient advocate
• Provide patient and family health education and health assessment
• Proficiency in Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH) and open vein harvest techniques
• Proficiency in placement of Nasogastric tubes, Foley Catheters, Central Venous Catheters, Arterial catheters, and Chest Tubes

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program, approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Active and unrestricted NJ state licensure
• Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS)
• Active DEA
• Minimum of one year of experience as cardiac or vascular surgical first assist and/or minimum of one year of experience in surgical critical care (cardiac critical care preferred)
• AHA ACLS-Adv Cardiac Life Supp

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Working knowledge of pulmonary arterial catheters, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, and Impella devices preferred

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Voluntary Life Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

Pay

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. The listed pay range reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range: $119,849.60 - $171,392.00

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40