Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant — OR Expert & Leader

MyStethi, LLC; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital-Paramus is seeking a Surgical First Assistant with CT surgery expertise. You will deliver expert clinical care, coach patients and families, contribute to research, and take on leadership roles within a multidisciplinary team.

Certification, licensure, and on-call availability are required. Minimum 2 years in surgical first assist in cardiothoracic OR; vein harvesting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program or RN with NP/RNFA certification.
• Current national board certification in PA or NP and NJ licensure.
• Completion of CDS/DEA and basic life support certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical practice in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Coach patients and families, and guide other healthcare providers.
• Engage in research and assume clinical leadership roles.
• Participate in on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

On-call availability

Education

Physician Assistant program graduate

RN with NP/RNFA certification

National board certification (PA/NP)

NJ PA/RN/APN licensure

CDS/DEA certification (upon employment)

BCLS/ACLS/CALS certifications

Bedside Ultrasound training

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 per diem fixed rate $106/hour

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.