Cardiovascular Surgery Team, PA

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ChristianaCare is currently recruiting for a Physician Assistant to work in the Cardiac Surgery Professional Services. This is a full-time position that promotes a work/life balance. Position consists of a hybrid schedule – five 8hr shifts or 12 hr day/night shifts for rotating 24/7 coverage, and rotating OR call.

Requirements

Completion of a Physician Assistant Program and board certification as a Physician Assistant.
Licensure or license eligible for Registered Physician Assistant in Delaware.
Certified or eligible for certification by National Commission of Physician Assistants.
Apply for and receive an RXPA number which permits one to prescribe non-controlled substances.
Apply for and receive DEA number to prescribe controlled substances.
ACLS required
Two years of experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

Endoscopic radial artery harvest experience is a plus.
cardiac surgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform endoscopic vein harvest.
Assist cardiac surgeon in operating room procedures.
Conduct history and physical examinations.
Perform consultations.
Provide perioperative patient management including ICU and step-down management.
Provide postoperative office patient management.
Collaborate with physicians and other members of the medical staff.
Screen patient to determine need for urgent medical attention.
Prepare patients preoperatively for surgery.
Evaluate need to changes in patient therapy.
Write orders and modifies treatment plans.
Educate and counsel patients and patient families on health and disease.