Cardiothoracic Surgery PA — Advanced Surgical Support

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in New York is seeking a Physician Assistant for Comprehensive Cardiothoracic Surgery patient management. The PA performs exams, orders labs and evaluations, prescribes interventions, and provides direct patient care, in collaboration with CH affiliated provider groups.

Requirements include graduation from an ARC-PA accredited PA program, NY State PA license, NCCPA certification, BLS/ACLS/AED, and a DEA license.

Qualifications

• PA must be graduate of a PA program accredited by the ARC-PA.
• Master’s degree preferred – will consider new grad with relevant PA electives or clinical background.

Responsibilities

• Function as first or second assistant under surgeon during major and minor Cardiothoracic procedures (when competencies are met).
• Harvest and prepare saphenous veins for CABG (when competencies are met).
• Be on-call to assist attending surgeons in urgent or emergency procedures.
• Assist in pre-operative preparation and post-operative care under supervision.
• Write admission orders for Cardiothoracic patients and document progress notes.
• Provide orders for labs, medications, and narcotics as directed.

Education

PA program accreditation (ARC-PA)

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Catholic Health in New York is seeking a Physician Assistant for Comprehensive Cardiothoracic Surgery patient management. The PA performs exams, orders labs and evaluations, prescribes interventions, and provides direct patient care, in collaboration with CH affiliated provider groups.

Requirements include graduation from an ARC-PA accredited PA program, NY State PA license, NCCPA certification, BLS/ACLS/AED, and a DEA license.