Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic ICU at Main Line Health

Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

20000.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Patient Advocacy, Diagnostic Tasks, Therapeutic Tasks, Preoperative Care, Postoperative Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Patient Liaison, Surgical Assistance, Clinical Skills, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Education, Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Could you be our next Physician Assistant in Cardiothoracic ICU (50/50 DAYS and NIGHTS AND NIGHTS ONLY AVAILABLE) at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, PA? **This position is eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus** **Night shift differential while on a DAY/NIGHT ROTATION: $7.00/hour **Night shift component of pay while on NIGHTS ONLY: $20,000/year Why work as a PA-C in CT Surgery with Main Line Health? Make an Impact! Mending broken hearts is at the core of being a Physician Assistant PA-C in Cardiothoracic Surgery. As a Physician Assistant, you will work under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon, performing diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to allow the physician to extend their services through the more effective use of knowledge in to establish diagnosis and to plan and implement therapy. You will have a major role being a patient's advocate in the medical system serving as a confidant, advisor, and liaison between patients and physicians. Your expertise will be utilized in all aspects of care: pre, post and operative care. Develop and Grow your Career! Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status. Join the Team! Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care. Position-Specific Benefits include: You are eligible for up to 240 hours of paid time off per year based on your Full or Part Time status. We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free! Main Line Health Care will provide a stipend to its employed Advanced Practice Providers for use toward continuing professional education (CME and/or CE) expenses and specialty societies and professional associations. Position: Physician Assistant PA-C - Cardiothoracic Surgery Shift: Full time – 40 hours a week – 50/50 DAYS and NIGHTS AND NIGHTS ONLY - weekend, and holiday requirement Experience: 1. Two (2) years recent experience in cardiothoracic surgery preferred. 2. Recent Board eligible graduate acceptable. Education: 1. Bachelor of Science degree in a physical science from an accredited institution required. 2. Must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant program. 3. Must complete courses of training for both basic and advanced cardiac life support. Licensures/Certifications: Must be certified or eligible for certification by the NCCPA (National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants) and Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Education and Licensure

Responsibilities

As a Physician Assistant in Cardiothoracic Surgery, you will perform diagnostic and therapeutic tasks under the supervision of the surgeon. You will advocate for patients and manage their care throughout the surgical process.