Surgical Physician Assistant

Montefiore Health System•North Charleston, SC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) Physician Assistant provides high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with supervising physicians, practicing within the scope of their education, training, and clinical experience. This role supports the full continuum of cardiac and thoracic surgical care, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative management. In emergency situations, the Physician Assistant is authorized to provide immediate medical and surgical care when delay would result in serious harm or threat to life, in accordance with hospital policies and applicable regulations. This position requires a rotating schedule -Three 12.5-hr shifts per week/ 6 shifts per (2wk) pay period. Shifts include days, nights, weekends, holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program required
Current New York State Physician Assistant license
NCCPA certification required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 2 years of cardiovascular or thoracic surgery experience preferred

Responsibilities

Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform detailed physical examinations
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients
Monitor patient progress and response to interventions, adjusting care plans as appropriate
First assist in cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures
Provide post-operative care, including ICU and step-down unit management
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, recovery, and long-term care plans
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Facilitate appropriate referrals and continuity of care