Cardiac Surgery First Assist Physician Assistant

Northshore Home Health Care; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in New Haven, CT seeks a skilled clinician to provide comprehensive assessment and management within an interdisciplinary cardiac surgery team. You will coordinate histories, physical exams, and diagnostic interpretation to inform individualized treatment plans.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, patient education, and adherence to hospital policies to ensure optimal outcomes for cardiac patients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of cardiac surgery protocols and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills for patient and family education.
• Adherence to legal and hospital policies in practice.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Review, order, and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
• Assist in operative procedures and patient care during surgery.
• Educate patients and their families about conditions and treatments.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Cardiac surgery knowledge

Communication with patients/families

Policy compliance

Job description

Role Overview: Provide comprehensive assessment, triage, and therapeutic management for patients within an interdisciplinary cardiac surgery team.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Review, order, and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
• Assist in operative procedures and patient care during surgery.
• Educate patients and their families about conditions and treatments.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of cardiac surgery protocols and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills for patient and family education.
• Adherence to legal and hospital policies in practice.