Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic ICU

Main Line Health • Lower Merion Township, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Main Line Health is hiring a Physician Assistant for the Cardiothoracic ICU at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with 50/50 day-and-night shifts or nights-only available. Weekend and holiday work is required. The role includes a $7.00-per-hour night shift differential and a salary-plus-bonus compensation model.

The position supports quality patient care and communication among physicians, families, and the health care team. The posting describes the role as involving medical diagnosis and prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with attending physicians and residents, as well as leadership in quality and evidence-based care initiatives to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires wearing a respirator. The employer offers up to six weeks of paid time off per year, subject to full- or part-time status, tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per year based on employment status, employee discounts, and free employee parking.

Requirements

• Completion of a Physician Assistant program.
• Pennsylvania State Board licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• BLS certification.
• Successful completion of the Main Line Health credentialing process through the Medical Staff office, with temporary or permanent privileges approved.
• Ability to wear a respirator as part of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Physician Assistant experience in acute care preferred.
• At least two years of nursing experience in critical care, cardiology, or surgical backgrounds preferred.
• ACLS certification may be required.
• PALS certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Cardiothoracic ICU.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and residents on medical diagnosis and prescribing medical therapeutic or corrective measures.
• Amplify communication among physicians, family members, and the health care team.
• Lead quality and evidence-based care initiatives aimed at achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Night shift differential of $7.00 per hour.
• Salary-plus-bonus compensation model.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year, based on full- or part-time status.
• Up to six weeks of paid time off per year, based on full- or part-time status.
• Employee discounts on activities, services, and vendors.
• Free employee parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed