What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Surgery Specialist position at Geisinger?
Job Title: Cardiac Surgery Specialist - Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Care
Company Overview:
At Geisinger, our mission is to care for our patients, members, students, family, and communities with kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We strive to create a work environment that fosters collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality among our diverse team of healthcare professionals.
Schedule and Work Type:
We are seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Danville, Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will work on the pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery service, collaborating closely with our experienced surgeon to deliver exceptional patient care.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will require strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. You will also need to possess a Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant (required) or Master's degree as a Physician Assistant (preferred). Certification as a Certified Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is also required. Additionally, you must have basic life support certification and be eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.
Benefits:
As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits from day one. Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond medical coverage to include opportunities for professional growth and development, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage and assist in the operation of the pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery inpatient and outpatient service;
2. Collaborate with the surgeon to schedule, evaluate, diagnose, and treat cardiac surgical patients in the adult cardiac ICU, PICU, and NICU;
3. Provide phone coverage for established patients and families;
4. Participate in research activities if desired;
5. Report to the Director of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery and work in a team setting with the surgeon and nurse navigator;
About Us:
Geisinger is proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients, members, and communities.
