Cardiac Surgery PA - Per Diem First-Assist

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 183,220 - 210,772; Part time

Job summary

MemorialCare is seeking a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) for its cardiothoracic and vascular surgery practice at its Long Beach Medical Center. The role includes assisting surgeons in the O.R., providing peri-operative care, and extensive patient care expertise. The ideal candidate will have over a year of first assist experience and must hold or be eligible for a California medical license. The position offers an hourly rate between $133 and $153 and is a vital role in a large, renowned healthcare system.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of first assist experience.
• Must have endovascular vein harvesting experience.
• Prior experience with Epic EMR is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assists the supervising surgeon in the operating room.
• Provides peri-operative care for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.
• First assist in the O.R. and participates in aortic clinic.

Skills

Patient care expertise

Knowledge of artificial cardiac devices

Endovascular vein harvesting

First assist experience

Understanding of vasoactive drugs

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA Board certified or board eligible

ACLS certification

California medical license (or eligible to obtain)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

MemorialCare is seeking a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) for its cardiothoracic and vascular surgery practice at its Long Beach Medical Center. The role includes assisting surgeons in the O.R., providing peri-operative care, and extensive patient care expertise. The ideal candidate will have over a year of first assist experience and must hold or be eligible for a California medical license. The position offers an hourly rate between $133 and $153 and is a vital role in a large, renowned healthcare system.