Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 169,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Schenectady, NY, is looking for an experienced Cardiac Surgical Physician Assistant to join their cardiac surgery program. The role involves assisting in surgeries, patient care in the ICU, and working with a skilled team of cardiothoracic surgeons. With a comprehensive recruitment package including a competitive salary and bonuses, this position is ideal for candidates seeking growth in a specialized surgical role.

Benefits

5k Starting Bonus

5k Retention Bonus

5k Relocation Bonus

CME time & expense allowance

Paid time away from the practice

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

403b Retirement savings program with employer matching

Paid malpractice insurance

Excellent health/vision/dental benefits

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Cardiac surgical first assisting experience required.

Responsibilities

• First assist with all open-heart cases.
• Daily rounds with CTS Team and caring for post-operative patients.
• Admitting transfers and consultations.

Skills

Vein harvesting

Chest tube placement

Central line placement

Arterial line placement

Education

Graduation from an accredited PA program

Board Certification

NYS licensure

DEA certification

ACLS/BLS

Job description

St. Peters Health Partners Medical Associatesis seeking to recruit an experienced full timeCardiac Surgical Physician Assistantto join the Cardiac surgery program at Ellis Hospital located in Schenectady, NY. Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistants first assist and cover floor consults. This role is full-time with weeknight and weekend call rotation. The Wright Heart Center at Ellis Hospital is one of only three programs in the Capital Region authorized by the New York State Department of Health to perform cardiac surgery. Ellis Cardiothoracic Surgery is an Ellis Medical Group practice of experienced, board-certified cardiothoracic surgeons.

POSITION DETAILS:

• First assist with all open-heart cases, no vascular, some thoracic, adult only.
• Rotating shifts, 24/7 service coverage with night shifts and weekends.
• Responsibilities include daily rounds with CTS Team, caring for post-operative patients in the ICU and on the floor, admitting transfers from outside facilities and the emergency department, and consultations.
• Physician Assistant must be proficient in vein harvesting, chest tube placement, central line placement, and arterial line placement.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should have the following:

• NYS licensure
• DEA certification
• ACLS/BLS
• At least 1-3 years of Cardiac surgical first assisting experience
• Graduation from an accredited PA program, Board Certification

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE:St. Peters Health Partners offers a comprehensive salary and compensation package that includes:

• Base Salary range: $169,800- $187,680
• 5k Starting Bonus
• 5k Retention Bonus
• 5k Relocation Bonus
• Excellent benefits; including health/vision/dental insurances
• Paid malpractice, including post-SPHP employment tail coverage
• CME time & expense allowance
• Paid time away from the practice
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness;
• 403b Retirement savings program with employer matching program