Role OverviewThe Cardiovascular Intensive Care Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) provides selected medical/surgical services within the specialty of cardiovascular medicine, under the supervision of a licensed Cardiologist and/or CT Surgeon. The services delegated to the PA-C will be an extension of the Cardiology and CT surgery faculty's patient management. The PA-C must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
What You Will Do
Assist with the planning, implementing and evaluating the plan of care for pre and post cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients. Perform history and physical examination, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, and administer pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies in a cost efficient manner.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The PA-C will function in collaboration with the multidisciplinary cardiothoracic team and provide consultation and education to patients, families, and members of the multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, the PA-C must identify opportunities for and contribute to the improvement of quality, safety, and cost, as well as patient and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Graduate of Master's degree Physician Assistant program
- Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Tennessee
- BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward
- Current ACLS
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