Cardiothoracic Surgery PA - Impactful Team Role

Beacon Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Indiana is seeking a Physician Assistant to join a mission-driven team delivering comprehensive care in a hospital or clinic setting. You will work with physicians who prioritize mentorship, professional development, and team-based learning to support seamless patient care.

Coordinates and delivers care in collaboration with the Practice Site Physician, obtaining medical histories, performing exams, ordering tests, and educating patients while maintaining licensure and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant master's program.
• Current, valid state licensure and NCCPA certification.
• BLS obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• ACLS certification if required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers care in collaboration with the Practice Site Physician by: Works within approved scope of practice.
• Obtaining complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interpreting and integrating data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Performing a complete physical exam and recording findings. Collaborating with physicians in managing the medical needs of patients.
• Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Educating and advising patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommending community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Support patient access and care coordination through triage, follow-up, and management of urgent situations.
• Provides clinical and administrative assistance to BMG programs, e.g., education, follow-up, and the like by: Participating in health education.
• Maintaining related records and statistical data and preparing statistical reports as needed.
• Participating in interdisciplinary care conferences and assisting with referrals and dissemination of information to appropriate vendors.
• Assisting in the development and coordination of ongoing education and follow-up programs designed to measure client outcomes.
• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department-specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains licensure/certification and registrations in good standing throughout the fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patients and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant master's program

State licensure + NCCPA

BLS certification

ACLS certification (if required)

Team-oriented environment ability

Job description

Beacon Health System in Indiana is seeking a Physician Assistant to join a mission-driven team delivering comprehensive care in a hospital or clinic setting. You will work with physicians who prioritize mentorship, professional development, and team-based learning to support seamless patient care.

Coordinates and delivers care in collaboration with the Practice Site Physician, obtaining medical histories, performing exams, ordering tests, and educating patients while maintaining licensure and