Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery, Per Diem, Day

In a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical expertise to assigned patient populations to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.

Scope of Practice

• Expert clinical practice
• Expert guidance and coaching of patients, families, and other healthcare providers
• Research
• Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems)
• Education

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or holds a current Registered Professional Nurse license and a Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program/Masters Degree with Certification as a RNFA
• Current national board certification as physician assistant or nurse practitioner
• Holds a valid current NJ physician assistant license or RN license and APN license
• Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered
• BCLS, ACLS certification and CALS certification (may be obtained after hire)
• Bedside Ultrasound Course completion (may be obtained after hire)
• Minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience as surgical first assist in cardiothoracic operating room
• Experience with endoscopic vein harvesting preferred

Skills

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving
• Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred
• Serve on call as required

Pay

Minimum per diem fixed rate $106/hour

Schedule

Day shift

Location

The Valley Hospital - Paramus

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities