Physician Assistant CT Surgery - Surgery Thoracic

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Reading, PA

90d

About The Position

We are seeking a Physician Assistant to work as an integral member of the Cardiothoracic Surgery team at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. The Physician Assistant will be responsible for providing surgical assistance in the OR, Cath Lab and/or bedside, seeing patients in the clinic, as well as pre and postoperative patient care including test interpretation and patient referral under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon. The PA will be expected to perform procedures including central line/A line insertions, troubleshooting Swans, ECMO management, IABP management, and be comfortable titrating vasoactive medications. A minimum of two (2) years' prior experience working as a Physician Assistant in a CT Surgery program within the last six (6) years is required. Endoscopic and open vein harvesting experience is also required.

Requirements

• Medical Physician Assistant License.
• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of employment.
• National Certification in State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a physician assistant, with at least two (2) years working in a CT surgery program.
• CT surgery experience must be within the past six (6) years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical assistance in the OR, Cath Lab, and/or bedside.
• See patients in the clinic.
• Perform pre and postoperative patient care including test interpretation and patient referral.
• Perform procedures including central line/A line insertions.
• Troubleshoot Swans.
• Manage ECMO and IABP.
• Titrate vasoactive medications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision with no waiting period.
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees