Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
About The Position
United Health Services (UHS) is seeking an experienced physician assistant (PA) to join our growing cardiothoracic surgery service line. This position is located at United Health Services Hospitals Wilson Square, Heart & Vascular Institute. The role involves providing comprehensive care within a focused, collaborative environment offering state-of-the-art Cardiothoracic Surgery services, including VA and VV ECMO, IABP and Impella VADS, a growing TAVR and Minimally Invasive Valve Program, On pump, Off Pump, Hybrid and MICS CABG program, and a Comprehensive Minimally Invasive Thoracic and Foregut Surgery Program.
Requirements
- Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
- Current licensure with the state of New York as a physician assistant (PA).
- Completion of an accredited PA program.
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant related field
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Vein Harvest experience required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient care.
- Counsel patients about concerns under the direction of the supervising physician(s).
- Round on patients admitted to the hospital; review care plans with nursing staff as established by our physicians.
- Assist in the operating room.
- Perform physical assessments on patients and complete patient histories.
- Complete discharge summaries.
- Order medications, treatments, labs, etc.
- Be available for call about patient conditions according to the pre-established schedule. Includes holiday responsibilities.
- Other duties as determined by the supervising physician(s).
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
- Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection
- Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing from day one
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Access to financial advisors
- Up to $400/year in wellness rewards
- 24/7 EAP counseling
- Virtual mental health support
- Food pantry
- PTO donation program
- Professional attire through the Classy Closet
- Access to 100,000+ online courses
- Leadership programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical ladders
- Internal mobility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
