What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant - OR - Cardiac Surgery Per Diem position at Englewood Hospital And Medical Center?
Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
Job Summary:
The Physician Assistant functions in a medical support role to the physician in the provision of medical care, and works under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician. Appointment of Physician's Assistants and the duties and responsibility approved for each appointee are governed by the pertinent sections of the Public Health Law; the Education Law; the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules, Regulations of State of New Jersey; Hospital and Medical Staff Bylaws; and policies, rules, regulations of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
The duties for the Physician’s Assistant differ according to assigned areas, and are routinely assigned to work in the Cardiothoracic Operating Room, the Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Surgical Floor, and the Cardiac Surgical Step - Down Unit, or nights and weekend duty. Plan, direct and coordinate the operations of the Cardiac Surgery Department. Manage staff for optimum performance.
Department: Cardiac Surgery
Location: Englewood, NJ
Status: Per-diem
Shift: Days
Hours :7a-5p/ Occastional on-call
Job Essentials:
- Must possess skillful hands, be able to concentrate for long periods of time, work well under stress and be able to think and react quickly in emergencies.
- Work requires analytic skills and knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy, EKG.
- Passed national certifying exam administered by the National Admission on Certification of PA's.
- BLS & ACLS
- CME 20 category 1 credits/year total of 50 CME's from all categories.
Education Requirements: - Graduate of an approved PA program with a bachelor's degree.
License/Certification/Registry: - Current NJ license as PA.
