Physician Assistant, Advanced Cardiac Surgery (Sign-On/Relocation Bonus Available)
About The Position
MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking to add a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) to its cardaic surgery practice at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center in beautiful southern California. The selected PA will be employed by MemorialCare Medical Group, a for-profit multi-specialty group practice affiliated with MemorialCare Medical Foundation. The PA-Cardiac Surgery assists the supervising surgeon in the operating room, but also plays an integral role in the global management of patients undergoing cardiothoracic, vascular, or aortic surgery. Includes all aspects of peri-operative care from performing patient histories and daily rounds to invasive surgical procedures, including the critical retrieval of vascular tissue in coronary bypass procedures. Competitive candidates must have extensive knowledge of artificial cardiac devices, ventilators and the pharmacologic effects of vasoactive/cardiotonic drugs. The PA also provides patient care expertise in the postoperative acute care units, step-down units and regular floors. First assist in the O.R., participate in aortic clinic, endovascular vein harvesting. Be part of one of the larger programs on the west coast for comprehensive aortic diagnosis and treatment. Demonstrate proficiency in management of high acuity cardiothoracic surgical patients based on STS risk metrics. These patients have multiple comorbidities, drug abuse, poorly controlled medical issues such as diabetes and include a significant number of renal failure/dialysis patients. Routinely participate in longer duration and complex OR cases. Demonstrate proficiency in assisting with minimally invasive surgical valve procedures. This requires the PAs to be familiar with groin dissections and assisting using video as opposed to direct visualization. Develop proficiency in closure of and subsequent care of these complex surgical wounds. Maintain the flexibility to accommodate a significant number of urgent to emergent cases anticipating frequent changes in scheduling and add on cases that require the PA to be available for extended hours. Participate in the robust aortic surgery program with multiple incoming referrals on a monthly basis. Maintain availability for acute aortic dissections that require emergency surgery and more regular in person call coverage after midnight. Understands the requirement of every 5th night on-call when fully staffed but with possible increased frequency until that time. Demonstrate proficiency with inpatient hospital care and outpatient clinic work including but not limited to discharge summaries, post-op evaluations, and orders.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a cardiothoracic surgery setting
- 1+ years of first assistant experience in cardiothoracic surgery
- 1+ year of second assist experience in cardiothoracic surgery
- 1+ year of experience in endovascular vein harvesting
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current NCCPA Board Certification required
- Possession of or eligibility for a California medical license
- Current ACLS certification
- Active DEA registration
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with Epic EMR
- Fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery (a plus)
Responsibilities
- Assists the supervising surgeon in the operating room
- Plays an integral role in the global management of patients undergoing cardiothoracic, vascular, or aortic surgery
- Includes all aspects of peri-operative care from performing patient histories and daily rounds to invasive surgical procedures, including the critical retrieval of vascular tissue in coronary bypass procedures
- Provides patient care expertise in the postoperative acute care units, step-down units and regular floors
- First assist in the O.R., participate in aortic clinic, endovascular vein harvesting
- Demonstrate proficiency in management of high acuity cardiothoracic surgical patients based on STS risk metrics
- Routinely participate in longer duration and complex OR cases
- Demonstrate proficiency in assisting with minimally invasive surgical valve procedures
- Maintain the flexibility to accommodate a significant number of urgent to emergent cases anticipating frequent changes in scheduling and add on cases that require the PA to be available for extended hours
- Maintain availability for acute aortic dissections that require emergency surgery and more regular in person call coverage after midnight
- Demonstrate proficiency with inpatient hospital care and outpatient clinic work including but not limited to discharge summaries, post-op evaluations, and orders
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual incentive bonus plan
- Full and comprehensive benefits for provider and family include: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, and more
- Medical license and DEA renewal reimbursement
- CME reimbursement fund
- Generous PTO plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
