Cardiac Surgery PA - First Assist & Aortic Care

MemorialCare; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full and comprehensive benefits

Annual incentive bonus plan

CME reimbursement fund

Medical license and DEA renewal reimbursement

Generous PTO plan

Job summary

MemorialCare is seeking an experienced, board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) for its cardiovascular surgery team at the Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California. The PA will assist in surgical procedures and manage patient care in the peri-operative setting.

Offering a competitive base salary between $185,000 to $230,000 along with robust benefits, including medical, dental, and a generous PTO plan.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of first assist experience in a cardiac surgery setting.
• 1+ year of vein harvesting experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Must have NCCPA Board Certification.
• California medical license (or eligible to obtain).
• Prior experience with Epic EMR is helpful.
• ACLS certification.
• DEA.
• Fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervising surgeon in the operating room and manage peri-operative care.
• Perform patient histories and daily rounds, including invasive surgical procedures.
• Provide patient care expertise in postoperative acute care units.
• First assist in the operating room and participate in aortic clinic and vein harvesting.

Skills

First assist experience in a cardiac surgery setting

Vein harvesting experience

Knowledge of artificial cardiac devices

Use of ventilators

Knowledge of vasoactive/cardiotonic drugs

Experience with Epic EMR

ACLS certification

DEA certification

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program graduate

NCCPA Board Certification

California medical license

Job description

MemorialCare is seeking an experienced, board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) for its cardiovascular surgery team at the Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California. The PA will assist in surgical procedures and manage patient care in the peri-operative setting.

Offering a competitive base salary between $185,000 to $230,000 along with robust benefits, including medical, dental, and a generous PTO plan.