CT Surgery- ACNP/PA

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) provides selected medical and surgical services in cardiovascular medicine as an extension of Cardiology and cardiothoracic (CT) surgery faculty patient management. Services are performed under the supervision, direction, and ultimate responsibility of a licensed Cardiologist and/or CT Surgeon, in accordance with the PA’s collaborative agreement. The PA-C must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate patient care.

The PA-C assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating care for pre- and postoperative cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients. Patient management includes performing histories and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, and administering pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies in a cost-efficient manner. Working with the multidisciplinary cardiothoracic and vascular team, the PA-C provides consultation and education to patients, families, and team members and contributes to improving quality, safety, cost, and patient and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Master's degree Physician Assistant program.
• At least two years of experience in an intensive care setting.
• Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in Tennessee.
• BLS completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
• Current ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a cardiothoracic intensive care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating care for pre- and postoperative cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients.
• Perform patient histories and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Administer pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies in a cost-efficient manner.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary cardiothoracic and vascular team.
• Provide consultation and education to patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Identify opportunities and contribute to improvements in quality, safety, cost, and patient and customer satisfaction.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level