Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery, Full-time, Rotating
Core
Provide day-to-day ICU coverage, clinic support, and first assisting in cardiac surgery operations.
Role type
Physician Assistant (Cardiac Surgery)
Builds
Direct patient care, surgical assistance, and clinical management in a hospital setting.
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiac Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, medication prescription, lab test interpretation, physical examination, patient education, quality improvement participation, research integration, precepting students
Preferred skills
Cardiac surgery experience
Technologies
Electronic medical records, laboratory testing equipment, imaging equipment
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals including histories and physical exams; Provide direct clinical care and prescribe medications/therapies; Assist in the operating room as first assistant; Evaluate patients for further care needs; Teach patients and families; Document all care and procedures; Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives; Mentor graduate students and serve as a preceptor.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical provider
