What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant position at Corazon?
Our client, a 644-bed acute care hospital located in Salem, Oregon is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (1st assist) to join a highly functioning and collaborative Cardiothoracic Surgery team. As community-based, not-for-profit institution established in 1896, they operate two hospitals and multiple clinics.
The Cardiothoracic Surgery team consists of 2 experienced heart surgeons, a dedicated thoracic surgeon and 4 skilled cardiac Physician Assistants, performing over 350 heart procedures and 175 general thoracic cases annually. The facility boasts 27 state-of-the-are operating rooms and 7 Cath labs ensuring the highest standards of care.
Patients receive comprehensive medical services through their medical group which consists of more than 330 providers representing over 20 specialties.
Our client is uniquely positioned geographically to serve a broad catchment area including metropolitan and rural communities and boasts active lifestyle opportunities unique to the Pacific Northwest.
Key Job Features
- Call 1 : 4
- Schedule : 40% OR, 40% hospital, 20% clinic
- 184 (10-hour) shifts per year
- Exceptional compensation and comprehensive benefit package
Qualifications
About Our Client
About Oregon’s Willamette Valley
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