What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Thoracic Physician Assistant position at Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose, CA?
Description
Specialization:
Thoracic Surgery
Job Summary:
Surgical PA Opportunity in San Jose, CA
Job Description:
Good Samaritan Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a CT Surgery PA to join our growing practice.
Qualified Candidates:
The Physician Assistants in our Cardiothoracic Surgery department are valued members of a dynamic team on the front-line of patient care. This position requires an individual who is qualified to function as the first assistant in cardiac surgery, thoracic surgeries, and cardiac assist device implantation. It also requires an established level of proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting. The Physician Assistant will obtain patient history, perform physical examinations, order and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, formulate a diagnostic impression, develop and implement a treatment plan, monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and offer counseling and education to meet patient’s needs. Other points of interest include:
474-bed facility located in the heart of Silicon Valley
Designated STEMI receiving center in Santa Clara County
Cardiovascular services using state-of-the-art technology in diagnostic and interventional offerings as well as electrophysiology services
Robotics and Mona Lisa Touch are available
Innovative robotics program for orthopedics, spine, general surgery, bariatrics, gynecology, and urology
Robust orthopedics and spine care program with a dedicated inpatient unit
Expert high-risk obstetrics care with a Level III NICU
Comprehensive behavioral health for inpatient and outpatient care
Full-service oncology care with multi-modality treatment, clinical trials, nurse navigation, survivorship, outpatient infusion, and a five-time recipient of the ACoS Outstanding Achievement Award
As a major technology hub and one of the largest cities in Northern California, San Jose is home to a diverse community with many different cultural and art offerings, great education, and a desirable place to live. Widely known as the center of innovation, Silicon Valley is also home to many national, state parks and beaches in the area and within close driving distance. The community offers college and professional sports teams, including an NHL and MLS team.
Specialization:
Thoracic Surgery
Job Summary:
Surgical PA Opportunity in San Jose, CA
Job Description:
Good Samaritan Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a CT Surgery PA to join our growing practice.
Qualified Candidates:
The Physician Assistants in our Cardiothoracic Surgery department are valued members of a dynamic team on the front-line of patient care. This position requires an individual who is qualified to function as the first assistant in cardiac surgery, thoracic surgeries, and cardiac assist device implantation. It also requires an established level of proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting. The Physician Assistant will obtain patient history, perform physical examinations, order and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, formulate a diagnostic impression, develop and implement a treatment plan, monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and offer counseling and education to meet patient’s needs. Other points of interest include:
- Surgical 1st assisting is a primary responsibility
- Increased autonomy
- Call rotation
- Weekday/Weekend evening beeper on-call for OR and step-down unit
- Weekend patient rounds when on-call
- No in-house call
- Dedicated ARNP for perioperative patient care on step-down unit Monday -Friday
- Current surgical CV PA’s with 2-plus years of surgical experience in cardiothoracic surgery
- Outstanding working relationship between physicians and the midlevel practitioners
- Competitive salary
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- Comprehensive benefits package
474-bed facility located in the heart of Silicon Valley
Designated STEMI receiving center in Santa Clara County
Cardiovascular services using state-of-the-art technology in diagnostic and interventional offerings as well as electrophysiology services
Robotics and Mona Lisa Touch are available
Innovative robotics program for orthopedics, spine, general surgery, bariatrics, gynecology, and urology
Robust orthopedics and spine care program with a dedicated inpatient unit
Expert high-risk obstetrics care with a Level III NICU
Comprehensive behavioral health for inpatient and outpatient care
Full-service oncology care with multi-modality treatment, clinical trials, nurse navigation, survivorship, outpatient infusion, and a five-time recipient of the ACoS Outstanding Achievement Award
As a major technology hub and one of the largest cities in Northern California, San Jose is home to a diverse community with many different cultural and art offerings, great education, and a desirable place to live. Widely known as the center of innovation, Silicon Valley is also home to many national, state parks and beaches in the area and within close driving distance. The community offers college and professional sports teams, including an NHL and MLS team.
