Physician Assistant- Cardiovascular Surgery

Position Highlights

• 4 10-hour shift schedule
• Inpatient Setting
• No Call
• Surgical Assist, Vein Harvesting
• Xi Da Vinci robot
• ICU Support: 44 total ICU beds (ICU, SICU, CVICU, NCCU)

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation ($160,000-$230,000)
• Malpractice insurance
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

• CA state licensure eligibility
• PA certification
• Previous CVT experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a physician, provides direct patient care including gathering detailed history and performing physical exams
• Performs or orders tests and interprets results
• Administers therapeutic procedures as directed
• Instructs on care and maintains written charts and records on patients
• Maintains appropriate manual and electronic records (EMR)
• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner
• Provide physician assistant services to patients as directed by the physician's patient care plan and supervised by the physician
• Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy
• Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
• Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
• Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
• Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
• Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources
• Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management
• Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures
• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options
• Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff
• Orders medications
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Required: Graduate of accredited PA program
• Experience: Previous post-training experience strongly preferred
• Certifications: Required: PA licensure; DEA eligible. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws