Role OverviewThe Physician Assistant will provide care to patients throughout the cardiac surgery patient's journey, from initial consult to post-operative care, and will work autonomously and direct other members of the care team.
What You Will Do
The Physician Assistant will be responsible for managing hemodynamics, post-operative wound management, and procedures needed for the care of critically ill cardiac surgery patients. They will also maintain patient care, write orders, interpret tests and imaging, and obtain consultations when needed.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Physician Assistant will be a leadership position, requiring the ability to oversee a patient's care plan and work autonomously. They will also be responsible for educating and assisting other members of the surgical team in the care and progress of the patient's pre and post-operative course.
Requirements
- Master's Degree
- Current BLS
- Current ACLS
- Graduate of a graduate level program approved by the AMA Board of Approval and Certification of PA Programs
- Active certification from NCCPA; National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- US Department of Justice and Massachusetts' Controlled Substance DEA Registrations for prescribing practitioners
- Three to five years' experience, preferred
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