Cardiothoracic Surgery PA
Market Street Staffing•Spokane, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is an ongoing coverage need for a Cardiothoracic Surgery PA at a Level III trauma center. The role involves inpatient, OR, and call coverage, with a patient population of adults. Cases include a wide range of cardiothoracic procedures such as robotic lobectomy and thymectomy, CABG, AVR/TAVR, MVR/MVr, Thoracotomy and VATS, LVAD implantation, Aortic dissection repair, and ECMO. The practice includes 4 Surgeons and 4 APPs. The EMR system used is EPIC. Credentialing takes 60-90 days.
Requirements
- Active Washington licensure
- Board certification
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum 1-year Cardiothoracic Surgery experience or equivalent
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics) OR Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
- Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Washington OR Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Washington
- National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]) OR National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- At least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
Responsibilities
- Daily rounding and progress notes
- Medication management
- Consults and Consult Notes
- Discharges and Discharge Summaries
- FA in cases including EVH (Maquet Hemopro 2 Vasoview)
- GSV and radial
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
- Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices
- Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
Benefits
- Travel and lodging arranged and paid for in full if residing greater than 50 miles from the facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
