Cardiac Surgery PA: Elevating Patient Care & OR Team

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Physician Assistant for a Cardiac Surgery program. The role is full time with 40 hours per week, rotating days/nights/weekends, providing comprehensive inpatient cardiac care under physician supervision.

The PA will perform history-taking, physical exams, order/tests, assist in surgeries, and coordinate perioperative care with the team.

Responsibilities

• Admits, evaluates, and treats patients in in-patient hospital setting for a Cardiac Surgery practice.
• Reviews history, performs physical assessment, formulates care plans, and follows up; orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Performs and interprets routine diagnostic studies including lab tests and ECG tracings.
• Assists with surgery: CABG, valve, aortic procedures, endoscopic vein harvesting, ECMO cannulation, Impella insertions.
• Documents treatment plans and writes appropriate orders; presents findings to Attending Physician to determine treatment plan.
• Oversees clinical experience to coordinate patient care plans and facilitate communication across departments.

Skills

Cardiac surgery experience

First assisting cardiac procedures

Clinical care coordination

Prescribing medications

Job description

Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Physician Assistant for a Cardiac Surgery program. The role is full time with 40 hours per week, rotating days/nights/weekends, providing comprehensive inpatient cardiac care under physician supervision.

The PA will perform history-taking, physical exams, order/tests, assist in surgeries, and coordinate perioperative care with the team.