What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery position at Cedar Park Group?
Cedar Park Med is seeking Physician Assistants specializing in Cardiac Surgery for an immediate project.
Qualifications
- NYS licensed/registered and NCCPA certified (or eligible) Physician Assistant required.
- Must have an NPI# and be Medicare enrolled with a Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN) or eligible for Medicare Enrollment within 6 months of hire.
- CPR and ACLS Certification required.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance.
Duties
- First Assist on various cardiac surgery cases including: CABG, valve repair and replacement, ascending aortic repair/replacement, aortic dissection repairs, TAVR both transfemoral and open, Level 1 chest/cardiac traumas, ECMO insertion.
- Endoscopic vein harvest proficiency.
- Endoscopic radial artery harvest experience beneficial but not required.
- Comprehensive assessment and evaluation of pre-operative and post-operative cardiac surgery patients in the ICU and on the step-down unit.
- Complete pre-operative cardiac surgery consults.
- Participating in patient management, performing and/or ordering selected surgical procedures, tests, and exams for diagnostic purposes, facilitating discharges via participation in multi-disciplinary rounds, and collaborating with numerous disciplines and multi-disciplinary team members.
- Proficiency in pulling arterial lines, chest tubes, pacing wires, IABP.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Vacation Pay
- Bonus Pay
- Health Insurance
- 401(k)
Why Join Us?
Join Cedar Park Med and experience a company that genuinely values your growth and success. Beyond our standard benefits like bonuses, PTO, health insurance, and training and career advancement, you will have an entire team dedicated to your success. Your personal recruiter will help you with your credentialing and document process.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and experience the difference a dedicated team can make, we invite you to join Cedar Park and become part of our family. Your career growth and success are our top priority!
Apply today to advance your career in cardiac surgery and patient care!
