Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Grand Rapids, MI
About The Position
We are recruiting a highly motivated, experienced Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Cardiothoracic Surgery inpatient APP team. Our Cardiothoracic Surgery program is recognized nationally and performs the highest volume of adult open-heart surgeries in the state of Michigan. This team consists of APPs who provide surgical first assisting and critical care management of the Cardiothoracic Surgery patient. The APP will function independently as a cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant with first assisting in the operating room, endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting, critical care and general medical care of pre- and post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients. They work collaboratively with their physician colleagues in a team-based care model to provide high level cardiac care.
Requirements
- Master's Degree
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program
- State of Michigan Physician Assistant License (Upon Hire)
- NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (Upon Hire)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) (Within 90 Days)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (American Heart Association) (Within 120 Days)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (American Heart Association) (Within 120 Days)
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years APP experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Surgical first assisting in the operating room
- Endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting
- Critical care management of Cardiothoracic Surgery patients
- General medical care of pre- and post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients
- Functioning independently as a cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant
- Collaborating with physician colleagues in a team-based care model
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
