Cardiac Surgery PA — Advanced Cardiothoracic Care

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 284,893; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan with employer contribution

Generous PTO plan

CME reimbursement fund

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Long Beach, California, is seeking a board-certified Physician Assistant to join its cardiac surgery practice. This full-time role involves supporting the supervising surgeon in the operating room and managing patients undergoing complex cardiothoracic surgeries. The position offers a competitive salary range of $185,000 to $284,893 and extensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Candidates should have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and current ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a cardiothoracic surgery setting.
• 1+ years of first assistant experience in cardiothoracic surgery.
• 1+ year of second assist experience in cardiothoracic surgery.
• 1+ year of experience in endovascular vein harvesting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising surgeon in operating room procedures.
• Provide patient care expertise in postoperative acute care units.
• Participate in aortic clinic and endovascular vein harvesting.
• Maintain availability for acute aortic dissections requiring emergency surgery.

Skills

Knowledge of artificial cardiac devices

Experience with ventilators

Pharmacologic effects of vasoactive/cardiotonic drugs

Inpatient hospital care

Outpatient clinic work

Proficiency in minimally invasive surgical valve procedures

Flexibility to accommodate urgent cases

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Current NCCPA Board Certification

California medical license

Current ACLS certification

Fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

A healthcare provider in Long Beach, California, is seeking a board-certified Physician Assistant to join its cardiac surgery practice. This full-time role involves supporting the supervising surgeon in the operating room and managing patients undergoing complex cardiothoracic surgeries. The position offers a competitive salary range of $185,000 to $284,893 and extensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Candidates should have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and current ACLS certification.