Cardiac Surgery PA: Lead Clinical Excellence & Impact

MyStethi, LLC; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus is seeking a skilled clinician to join as a surgical first assistant. You will deliver expert clinical care in a multidisciplinary team, supporting cardiothoracic procedures and endoscopic vein harvesting as applicable.

Leadership, teaching, and research are key components, with required PA or NP credentials, NJ licensure, and certification. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a respected health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program or RN/NP with applicable licenses and certifications.
• Current national board certification as PA or NP.
• NJ PA or RN/APN license and applicable certifications.
• DEA and CDS certificates upon employment if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical practice in a collaborative environment.
• Offer guidance and coaching to patients, families, and other providers.
• Contribute to research and lead clinical, professional, and systems initiatives.
• Engage in leadership activities within the department and organization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

On-call availability

Education

PA program graduate

RN/NP option with APN

NJ PA license

RN license or APN license

DEA certificate

BCLS/ACLS/CALS

Bedside ultrasound course

National board certification (PA/NP)

Job description

Position Summary

In a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical expertise to assigned patient populations to ensure the delivery of high quality care. Scope of practice will encompass:
* Expert clinical practice
* Expert guidance and coaching of patients and families and other healthcare providers
* Research
* Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems)

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or holds a current Registered Professional Nurse license and a Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program/Masters Degree with Certification as a RNFA• Current national board certification as physician assistant or nurse practitioner • Holds a valid current NJ physician assistant license or RN license and APN license • Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered• BCLS, ACLS certification and CALS certification (may be obtained after hire)• Bedside Ultrasound Course completion (may be obtained after hire)

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience as surgical first assist in cardiothoracic operating room. Experience with endoscopic vein harvesting preferred.

Skills

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving.• Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.• Serve on call as required

Salary

• Minimum new grad base salary $176,800 K. Salary commensurate with years of experience as an NP/PA. (Salary would be prorated for Part Time)

• Ability to earn up to 5% quality incentive.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.