Cardiothoracic Surgery PA

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 133,120 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. This position requires managing postoperative care for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of experience, operate effectively in high acuity situations, and possess the skills for surgical assistance. A competitive pay range of $133,120.00 - $215,000.00 is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• BCLS or ACLS certification required.
• Ability to work in high acuity environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Conduct evaluations and consultations.
• Participate in surgical assist and in-house coverage.

Skills

Surgical first assist

Endoscopic Vein Harvest

Robotic Thoracic Surgery

Post-operative management

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Tools

Chest tubes

Central lines

Swan-Ganz catheters

Job description

## Cardiothoracic Surgery PAApplylocations: Lahey Hospital and Medical Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR96103**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.****Job Description:****Advanced Practice Provider (PA)****Lahey Hospital and Medical Center****Cardiothoracic Surgery**Join the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, a nationally recognized 345 bed tertiary care hospital located in the northern suburbs of Boston, MA.**Details:*** Under the direction of a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and within established departmental practice guidelines, the Advanced Practitioneris responsible for performing a variety of duties in the management of the Post-operative Cardiothoracic Surgery patients in the Progressive Care Unit and Telemetry Unit.* Conduct history & physical examinations, daily progress notes and discharge summaries* Inpatient Consultations* Emergency Room consultations and admissions* Planning and coordinating all aspects of postoperative care and post discharge follow-up* Participates with coverage of the inpatient Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit, Operating Room, and Operating Room Night/Weekend on-call schedule rotation* Includes in-house weekday, weekend, and night coverage with other advanced practitioners on a rotating schedule, who provide 24/7 in-house coverage and OR first assist call.**Experience:*** Surgical first assist with both Cardiac and Thoracic surgical procedures* Endoscopic Vein Harvest* Endoscopic and Open Radial Artery Harvest* Familiarity with Robotic Thoracic Surgery* Post-operative management of both Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery patients.* Proficient with the placement and removal of chest tubes, central and arterial lines.* Removal of temporary epicardial pacing wires, Swan-Ganz catheters, intra-aortic balloon pumps, sutures and staples.* Management of the postoperative Cardiothoracic Surgery patient including familiarity with ventilators, inotropes and vasoactive medications, and circulatory support devices**Qualifications:*** Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program* Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery* Licensure in the state of Massachusetts.* Current BCLS or ACLS certification.* Ability to work collaboratively in a high acuity environment.* Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery and be skilled in the care and management of pre, intra and postoperative cardiothoracic surgical patients.* Ability to interact positively with all members of a multidisciplinary care team, patients, and their families, and possess the emotional intelligence to work collaboratively in a fast paced, high-acuity environment where quality and caring come first.*Diversity is a core value at Beth Israel Lahey Health. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for our staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.***Pay Range:**$133,120.00 USD - $215,000.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. ## As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.