What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant position at Odell Medical Search?
A busy Cardiothoracic Surgery program in the Eastern Tennessee area is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (Associate) to join their team of 3 surgeons and 2 PAs.
Top 10% in the Nation for Major cardiac Surgery 2024
Named high performing hospital by US News and World Report 2024
State-of-the-art technology and newly updated ICUs and operating suites.
First in Tennessee to offer TAVR
The Role You Will Play :
Triage, assessment, and coordination of care for cardiothoracic surgical patients.
Assisting the surgeons in areas of clinical practice under direct / indirect supervision as appropriate for his / her training and experience.
Surgical wound closure
First assist on cardiac and thoracic surgical cases
Harvesting saphenous vein and radial artery conduits
Removal of chest tubes, Swan-Ganz catheters, pacemaker wires, drains, sutures / staples, and intra-aortic balloon pumps.
Assist and perform thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and chest tube management, placement of central lines and arterial catheters.
Provide wound care.
Intensive care management of postoperative surgical patients
Participate in cost containment and quality improvement activities and gathering of data.
Participate in call rotation with 1 : 3 call responsibility, including nights and weekends.
Working with a surgical team for…
Preoperative evaluation, consultation, and preparation for surgery.
In hospital postoperative care.
Outpatient post discharge care.
Participate in divisional research activities.
Act as a liaison between surgeons and patients / families. The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree in a certified PA program along with NCCPA board certification and have experience in cardiac surgery patient management in an ICU setting.
This Company Cares About Its Employees :
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Counseling
Vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Long-term care insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan
And more…
Qualifications :
Master’s degree as Physician Assistant.
Requires active state license, valid DEA, and current BLS training
2 years of experience within cardiac and / or thoracic surgery.
The Community :
No State Tax!
A city nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where you can pursue the opportunities of a larger city while enjoying small town living.
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