What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) position at United Health Services?
UHS is seeking an experienced physician assistant (PA) to join our growing cardiothoracic surgery service line.
Position Responsibilities :
- Coordinate patient care. Counsel patients about concerns under the direction of the supervising physician(s).
- Round on patients admitted to the hospital; review care plans with nursing staff as established by our physicians.
- Assist in the operating room. Vein Harvest experience required.
- Perform physical assessments on patients and complete patient histories.
- Complete discharge summaries.
- Order medications, treatments, labs, etc.
- Be available for call about patient conditions according to the pre-established schedule. Includes holiday responsibilities.
- Other duties as determined by the supervising physician(s).
Education and Skills Required :
Focused, collaborative environment providing state-of-the-art Cardiothoracic Surgery services including :
VA and VV ECMO, IABP and Impella VADS
Growing TAVR and Minimally Invasive Valve Program
On pump, Off Pump, Hybrid and MICS CABG program
Comprehensive Minimally Invasive Thoracic and Foregut Surgery Program
United Health Services Hospitals is a family of health service organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective health care system. A not-for-profit organization, located in the Southern Tier of Upstate New York with Primary and Specialty Care offices in many locations throughout Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties.
Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, United Health Services Hospitals employs more than 6,500 people. As a teaching hospital, affiliated with the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY and the Binghamton University Health Sciences Center, United Health Services Hospitals trains over 75 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs.
Position located at United Health Services Hospitals Wilson Square, Heart & Vascular Institute, Johnson City, New York
