Cardiothoracic PA: First-Assist in CABG & Valve Surgeries

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut is seeking a Physician Assistant to support cardiothoracic services within a large academic health system.

This role emphasizes first-assist in CABG and valve procedures, pre/post-operative rounds, and discharge planning; collaboration with attending physicians is essential. Open to Physician Assistants (PAs) only, with focus on delivering patient-centered care in a high-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• PA or NP provides assessment, triage, and management within an interdisciplinary team.
• Autonomous scope may apply in inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, triage, and therapeutic management throughout the disease process.
• Educate patients/families on care and discharge instructions.
• Ensure documentation in EMR and comply with regulatory requirements.

Skills

First assist in OR

Patient management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical documentation

Education

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut is seeking a Physician Assistant to support cardiothoracic services within a large academic health system.

This role emphasizes first-assist in CABG and valve procedures, pre/post-operative rounds, and discharge planning; collaboration with attending physicians is essential. Open to Physician Assistants (PAs) only, with focus on delivering patient-centered care in a high-paced surgical environment.