Physician Assistant, Mechanical Circulatory Support/Cardiac Transplant – Full-Time Inpatient

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

10d•$122,803 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)/Cardiac Transplant PA acts as primary Responding Clinician to treat advanced heart failure patients in conjunction with cardiac surgery and cardiology teams. Regular responsibilities include all aspects of daily clinical management for pre- and postoperative cardiac transplant patients as well as patients dependent upon mechanical circulatory support (Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) and other temporary and permanent forms of cardiac support). This position will require the PA to coordinate multidisciplinary teams across the continuum of patient care through the outpatient setting.

Requirements

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
Physician Assistant [State License] - required
Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Nice To Haves

Cardiology or cardiac surgery experience and previous experience as a practicing PA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as primary Responding Clinician to treat advanced heart failure patients in conjunction with cardiac surgery and cardiology teams.
Manages all aspects of daily clinical management for pre- and postoperative cardiac transplant patients.
Manages patients dependent upon mechanical circulatory support (Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) and other temporary and permanent forms of cardiac support).
Coordinates multidisciplinary teams across the continuum of patient care through the outpatient setting.