Cardiothoracic Surgery - PA
About The Position
St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center is seeking a Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Services. The role is part of the hospital’s Open Heart Program and provides inpatient pre- and post-operative care, as well as first or second assistance during advanced cardiothoracic surgical procedures. Work takes place at St. Francis Hospital’s main campus in Roslyn, NY, and Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Islip, NY. The Physician Assistant collaborates with cardiothoracic surgeons and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide specialized, compassionate care to patients with cardiovascular and thoracic conditions. The position requires AM and PM shifts and participation in a weekend and holiday rotation.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current New York State Physician Assistant license and applicable prescriptive privileges.
- Current NCCPA certification, as required.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Knowledge of perioperative patient management and cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Commitment to patient safety, professional development, and high-quality patient care.
- Compliance with St. Francis Hospital credentialing, privileging, and competency requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiovascular care, or a related acute-care specialty.
- Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) skills and experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients, obtain histories, perform physical examinations, and document clinical findings.
- Coordinate admissions, consultations, and treatment plans with attending physicians.
- Assist in managing patients undergoing cardiothoracic procedures.
- Recognize and respond to clinical emergencies, including Rapid Response Calls and cardiopulmonary arrest.
- Perform medication reconciliation, wound care, dressing changes, and other authorized bedside procedures.
- Initiate IV access, insert catheters and feeding tubes, and collect diagnostic specimens.
- Assist with the management of complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Perform approved clinical procedures in accordance with demonstrated competency and hospital policies.
- Order and administer medications, diagnostic studies, and supportive services within approved privileges.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment, medications, recovery, and safety.
- Coordinate discharge planning, discharge summaries, and follow-up care in collaboration with attending physicians.
- Maintain clinical competency through ongoing education and professional development.
- Adhere to applicable regulations, Medical Staff requirements, and hospital policies.
- Promote teamwork, evidence-based practice, and high-quality patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
