Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)

United Health Services•Johnson City, NY

3d•$165,500 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

United Health Services is seeking an experienced physician assistant to join its growing cardiothoracic surgery service line. The position is based at United Health Services Hospitals Wilson Square, Heart & Vascular Institute, and is part of the UHS Cardiothoracic department. The role works in a focused, collaborative environment providing 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; and comprehensive minimally invasive thoracic and foregut surgery. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a post-call day off during the week. Call is shared with other PAs on a 1-in-3 basis and includes holiday responsibilities. After operating room cases, depending on patient volume, the PA may provide CVICU coverage alongside two dedicated CVICU PAs. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current New York State licensure as a physician assistant.
Completion of an accredited physician assistant program.
A Master of Science in a physician assistant-related field.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Vein harvest experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care and counsel patients about concerns under the direction of supervising physicians.
Round on hospitalized patients and review care plans with nursing staff as established by physicians.
Assist in the operating room; vein harvesting experience is required.
Perform physical assessments and complete patient histories.
Complete discharge summaries.
Order medications, treatments, laboratory tests, and other care as needed.
Be available for calls about patient conditions according to the pre-established schedule, including holiday responsibilities.
Perform other duties as determined by supervising physicians.