Sr Physician Assistant CVOR

Job Summary

As our Senior Physician Assistant, you will provide first assist for open heart, thoracic and vascular surgeries, and second assist performing endovascular vein harvest for CABG and vascular cases. Every day, you will provide daily rounds, post-operative care to include ICU and telemetry step-down unit patient care. The PA is responsible for pre/post-op orders and patient discharges.

Responsibilities

• Provide first assist for open heart, thoracic and vascular surgeries, and second assist for endovascular vein harvest for CABG and vascular cases.
• Provide daily rounds and post-operative care to include ICU and telemetry step-down unit patient care.
• Responsible for pre/post-op orders and patient discharges.
• Communicate effectively with other physicians for necessary consults.
• Take an appropriate history, make an assessment, and perform an appropriate physical examination for patients initially admitted to the hospital or seen in consultation by the Supervising Physician(s).
• Record pertinent data in a manner meaningful to the Supervising Physician(s) and other healthcare providers.
• Order, and/or assist the Supervising Physician(s) in performing screening and/or diagnostic tests/procedures delegated by the Supervising Physician(s).
• Write admission orders, transfer orders from one level of care to another level of care, and discharge orders after direct communication with the Supervising Physician(s).
• Order, and/or assist the Supervising Physician(s) in performing screening and/or diagnostic tests/procedures delegated by the Supervising Physician(s).

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a CVT Surgery PA, but would consider the right candidate who is an experienced PA in a current patient care practice with minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Physician's Assistant Training Program at an accredited institution.
• State of California Certification as a Physician's Assistant.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• DEA License required.

Preferred Knowledge and Understanding

• Knowledge and understanding of customers and beliefs and needs of a consumer group(s) served.