Position Summary:

Schedule - one week on & one week off.

• Sign On Bonus
• Moving Assistance
• Ability to take call at home

Under the general supervision of the surgeons and clinical supervision the incumbent provides a variety of medical services.

These include surgical assisting, inpatient management, preoperative and postoperative evaluations and staff/patient education.

The PA's are granted privileges as outlined by the Medical Staff Bylaws and Title 16 of the California Administrative Code as per their privilege list In addition, the incumbent oversees the day-to-day operation of the function, ensuring that standards of care are met and that all required daily checks, chart documentation meet standards as well as daily call to patients.

* Performs comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical exams.

* Diagnoses and treats common conditions and provides follow-up care within the scope of practice.

* Orders, collects, performs, and interprets appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures and studies.

* Exercises judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising physician or other health care professionals.

* Orders, prescribes and administers medications according to California State Law.

* Provides documentation according to department standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited PA Program approved by the California Board of Medical Examiners

* At the time of hire, licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of California

* Current BLS for Health Care Providers and ACLS certifications

* Experience with all and proficiency in endoscopic vessel harvesting (EVH).

* Experience in cardiothoracic surgery (first and second assisting, opening and closing, suturing surgical wounds, & wound care).

* Experience in critical care (ICU) management - advanced understanding in pleurovac and chest tube management.

* Experience in performing invasive procedures (including but not limited to central vascular access, Swan Ganz insertion, dialysis catheter insertion, IABP insertion, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis).

* Experience with endoscopic radial artery harvesting (ERAH).

* Experience with Thoracic Robotic First Assistant Education

Required Qualifications:

* Experience with endoscopic radial artery harvesting (ERAH).

* Experience with Thoracic Robotic First Assist.

Salary

Base salary of $200,000 - $225,000 (Offers will be based on experience)

Full benefits offered and student loan repayment with the PSLF loan wavier

Call back “bonus:

If you are called back and work 0-3.99 hours = $200

If you are called back and work 4-7.99 hours = $400

If you are called back and work 8-12 hours = $800

Sign-on Bonus:

Potential of $15,000 payable within the first 30 days of employment

Relocation Assistance:

Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance benefit available