Physician Assistant- Cardiac Surgery - Palm Beach area, FL

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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About The Position

Tenet Healthcare and the Palm Beach Health Network are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. This is a full-time opportunity for a motivated provider looking to contribute to a collaborative and well-established surgical practice. Position Highlights: First Assist role in cardiothoracic procedures Work alongside a team of experienced surgeons and advanced practice providers Full-time position with a mix of inpatient and surgical responsibilities Compensation and Benefits: Competitive compensation package Full benefits including: Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off (PTO) Continuing medical education (CME) allowance Malpractice coverage Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center has been recognized as a 2023 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award recipient by Healthgrades, a leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards recognize the top 10% of hospitals across the country in 17 specialty care areas. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Additional info: General Summary: Under a collaborative agreement with a physician, provides patient care and education to assigned caseload of patients in accordance with established midwifery practice guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved and accredited Physician Assistant master's program.
Physician Assistant license to practice in the state.
CPR Certified.
DEA registration with state.

Responsibilities

Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Provide physician assistant services to patients as directed by the physician's patient care plan and supervised by the physician
Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
Orders medications.
Other duties as assigned