Physician Assistant - Per Diem - Cardiothoracic Surgical Service (Main OR)

Requirements

• CA PA License required
• National Board Certification required
• Graduated from an accredited PA program required (Master's degree in PA program preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, including assisting in CT surgeries, EVH and endo radial artery harvesting -preferred
• Previous relevant PA experienced- required
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology - required
• Skill in physical assessment and nursing care of cardiac surgery patients-required
• Skill in teaching- required
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to perform patient history and physical assessment-required
• Skill and ability in written and verbal communication-required
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary resources needed to coordinate patient care and facilitate referral-required
• Skill in removal of chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, and sutures/staples-required
• Knowledge and skill in BCLS and ACLS - certifications required
• Knowledge and skill in wound care and treatment-required
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing-required
• Ability to ready, interpret, apply, and or follow physician orders, policies, procedures, and written/verbal instructions-required
• Knowledge of UCLA policies and procedures.
• Ability to work varying shifts

Benefits

• Paid time off