Physician Assistant

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLC; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLC in California seeks a Cardiovascular Physician Assistant to manage complex cardiac and pulmonary conditions through collaboration with medical teams. Responsibilities include providing pre- and post-operative care, assisting with procedural planning, and supporting program development. The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited PA program, holds a current PA-C license, and has experience in cardiac surgery or critical care. Flexibility and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiac surgery, structural heart, or critical care preferred.
• Strong cognitive and technical knowledge to manage care delivery.
• Flexible with work scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative care for structural heart and cardiopulmonary bypass patients.
• Assist in procedural planning and patient evaluation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in various settings.
• Support program development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Procedural skills

Communication abilities

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Current PA-C license

Current DEA license

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Overview

The position will work in collaboration with the medical director of cardiothoracic surgery and the structural heart program director. This position plays a key role in the comprehensive management of patients with complex cardiac and pulmonary conditions, including those undergoing transcatheter and surgical interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative care for structural heart and cardiopulmonary bypass patients (TAVR/CABG).
• Assist in procedural planning and patient evaluation for transcatheter and surgical cases.
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in rounding, patient education, and coordination of discharge planning.
• Support program development, data tracking, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in administrative functions to enhance clinical workflow and program growth.
• Develop cardiovascular diagnoses, formulate a treatment plan and evaluate patient response to treatment.
• Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
• Utilize evidence-based medicine practices using quality, cost-effective care.
• Educate patients and families regarding the cardiovascular disease process, including primary and secondary cardiac prevention, while remaining cognizant of the patient's emotional, physical and cultural needs.
• Develop organizational skills to manage a patient caseload.
• Develop effective communication and presentation skills with the interdisciplinary team.
• Prescribe pharmacological agents and treatments and non-pharmacological therapies.
• Provide counseling and education to meet patient needs.

The position has responsibility for providing administrative expertise in the coordination and delivery of patient care to pre and post op open heart and structural heart patients in collaboration with the staff caring for the patients as well as the physicians. The Cardiovascular Physician Assistant is also responsible for collecting STS and data and presenting this data at department meetings.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Experience in cardiac surgery, structural heart, or critical care preferred.
• Possesses good cognitive and technical knowledge and the ability to progressively manage care delivery across the continuum of care.
• Strong clinical judgment, procedural skills, and communication abilities.
• Able to retrieve, communicate and present data and information both verbally and in writing.
• Must be flexible with work scheduling. Involve discretion and independent action within prescribed limits.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current PA-C license.
• Current DEA license preferred at time of hiring but required within 3 months of hiring.
• BLS, ACLS.