Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team in delivering exceptional patient care. This role involves expert clinical practice, patient coaching, and leadership within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in surgical assistance, particularly in cardiothoracic procedures, and will be committed to continuous learning and professional development. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a supportive atmosphere for growth and excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience as surgical first assist.

Responsibilities

• Contributes clinical expertise to ensure high quality care.
• Provides guidance and coaching to patients and healthcare providers.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Current national board certification as physician assistant or nurse practitioner

Valid NJ physician assistant license or RN license and APN license

Tools

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

CALS Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

In a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical expertise to assigned patient populations to ensure the delivery of high quality care. Scope of practice will encompass:

1. Expert clinical practice
2. Expert guidance and coaching of patients and families and other healthcare providers
3. Research
4. Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems)

EDUCATION:

* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or holds a current Registered Professional Nurse license and a Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program/Masters Degree with Certification as a RNFA

* Current national board certification as physician assistant or nurse practitioner

* Holds a valid current NJ physician assistant license or RN license and APN license

* Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered

* BCLS, ACLS certification and CALS certification (may be obtained after hire)

* Bedside Ultrasound Course completion (may be obtained after hire)

EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience as surgical first assist in cardiothoracic operating room. Experience with endoscopic vein harvesting preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

* Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving.

* Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.

* Serve on call as required

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.