Cardiac Surgery PA: Lead Perioperative Care

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness center membership

Day care discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ seeks a physician assistant or nurse practitioner with cardiothoracic surgical experience to provide expert clinical practice and leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include patient and family coaching, guidance to other providers, and involvement in research. Requires NJ PA or RN/APN licensure and board certification; CDS/DEA may be obtained after hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Expert clinical practice in cardiothoracic settings
• Guidance and coaching of patients, families and other healthcare providers
• Engagement in research activities
• Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems)

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Education

Physician Assistant program graduate

RN/NP with RNFA certification

NJ PA license or RN/APN license

NJ CDS & DEA certificate upon employment

BCLS/ACLS/CALS certification

Bedside Ultrasound course

Job description

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ seeks a physician assistant or nurse practitioner with cardiothoracic surgical experience to provide expert clinical practice and leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include patient and family coaching, guidance to other providers, and involvement in research. Requires NJ PA or RN/APN licensure and board certification; CDS/DEA may be obtained after hire.