Cardiothoracic Surgery PA: OR Specialist & Care Lead

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 112.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgery to provide comprehensive care to cardiothoracic patients under Medical Director supervision.

You will assist in the operating room, coordinate care throughout hospitalization, educate patients and families, develop discharge plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions from admission to discharge.

Formación

• CA PA license required.
• National Board Certification required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience preferred, including assisting in CT surgeries.
• CT surgical PA experience required.
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology.
• Physical assessment and nursing care of cardiac surgery patients.
• Teaching skills required.
• Written and verbal communication skills required.
• Interdisciplinary coordination of patient care.
• Chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, and sutures/staples removal skills.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Wound care knowledge.
• Ability to work varying shifts.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in the operating room.
• Coordinate patient care throughout hospitalization.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Develop discharge plans.
• Deliver detailed discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.

Conocimientos

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Discharge planning

Communication

Intraoperative assistance

Team collaboration

Educación

Master's in PA program

Accredited PA program

Descripción del empleo

The University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgery to provide comprehensive care to cardiothoracic patients under Medical Director supervision.

You will assist in the operating room, coordinate care throughout hospitalization, educate patients and families, develop discharge plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions from admission to discharge.