Cardiothoracic Surgery PA - Lead Postop Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 133,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA) for Cardiothoracic Surgery at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. You will perform postoperative care in PCU and Telemetry, conduct H&Ps, daily notes, and discharge summaries, and participate in inpatient and ER consultations and on-call coverage.

The role requires surgical first assist experience in cardiac and thoracic procedures, proficiency with chest tubes and vascular lines, and Massachusetts PA licensure with ACLS/BCLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Massachusetts licensure.
• Current BCLS or ACLS certification.
• Ability to work in a high acuity, multidisciplinary environment.
• 2–5 years’ experience in perioperative cardiothoracic care.

Responsibilities

• Perform postoperative care in the PCU and Telemetry Unit.
• Conduct histories, physicals, daily progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Inpatient and ER consultations and admissions.
• Coordinate all aspects of postoperative care and follow-up.
• Share coverage for inpatient Telemetry, PCU, OR, night/weekend on-call.

Skills

Surgical first assist

CT surgery experience

Chest tube management

Robotic thoracic surgery

Ventilators management

ACLS / BCLS

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA) for Cardiothoracic Surgery at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. You will perform postoperative care in PCU and Telemetry, conduct H&Ps, daily notes, and discharge summaries, and participate in inpatient and ER consultations and on-call coverage.

The role requires surgical first assist experience in cardiac and thoracic procedures, proficiency with chest tubes and vascular lines, and Massachusetts PA licensure with ACLS/BCLS.