Physician Assistant-CVICU
About The Position
We are recruiting a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at Buffalo General Hospital/Gates Vascular Institute to work with a busy cardiothoracic surgery service in the CVICU. The Great Lakes Cardiothoracic surgeons at Kaleida Health perform more than 700 surgical cases on annual basis at the Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute (BGMC/GVI). The Gates Vascular Institute (GVI) features four floors dedicated to comprehensive vascular care, revolutionary neurological procedures, and cardiac services unavailable anywhere else in the region. The candidate will be joining a group of 4 Cardiothoracic Surgeons and 10 APPS within the CVICU at Great Lakes Cardiovascular. Our cardiology team includes non-invasive, electrophysiology, interventional and structural heart specialists. We are part of Kaleida Health System, Western New York’s largest healthcare system, serving eight counties in the state of New York. The applicant should be self -motivated, work well with others, and work well under pressure. This is a full- time position that includes a rotation of 13- hour rotating day, night, weekend shifts. 3x a week. No Call requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in cardiology or cardiothoracic surgery or ICU management. Previous experience is preferred. Candidates should be available for nights, weekends, holidays.
Requirements
- Prior Cardiology experience in an emergency department or ICU experience preferred.
- New grads with a sincere interest in Cardiothoracic Surgery may apply.
- Patient-driven, inquisitive, compassionate, independent and dedicated to improving the health of patients.
- Board certified.
- New York State license
- DEA certification
Nice To Haves
- experience in cardiology or cardiothoracic surgery or ICU management.
- Candidates should be available for nights, weekends, holidays.
Responsibilities
- Post operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patient care will include - ECMO, IABP, Impella and preoperative surgical evaluations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and more.
- Generous PTO: Enjoy your well-deserved time off.
- 401(K) with 3% Employer Contribution: Secure your financial future.
- Employee Discounts: Exclusive deals, including Verizon Wireless.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
