Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

About the role

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael’s Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael’s Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark’s business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care. The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael’s Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform as First Assistant in the OR for Cardiothoracic cases
• Possess the surgical skills and experience necessary for open and endoscopic vein harvesting
• Assist in the management of pre-operative and post-operative patients including but not limited to management of cardiac pacemakers, chest tubes, and critical care procedures
• Effectively interact with patients and other staff while maintaining standards of professional services, medical care and attention to detail
• Maintain excellent internal and external communication and people skills and clinical skills (lab draws, vital signs, injections, etc.)

Qualifications

• Current and valid PA License
• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current
• Bilingual preferred; not required
• Minimum of three years experience as a Cardiothoracic PA

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $208,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary.

Schedule

Full Time, Days