Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery, Per Diem, Day

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital-Paramus, part of Valley Health System, seeks an experienced clinician to deliver expert patient care in a multidisciplinary setting. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, coaching of patients and colleagues, and leadership in clinical practice and systems improvement.

Qualifications include PA or NP education with national board certification, NJ licensure, and ability to obtain CDS/DEA with support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program or an RN with NP/Masters and APN credentials.
• Current national board certification as PA or NP.
• Valid NJ PA or RN/APN license and related credentials.
• CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already held.
• BCLS, ACLS, CALS certifications (may be obtained after hire).
• Bedside Ultrasound course (may be obtained after hire).
• Minimum 2 years surgical first assist experience in cardiothoracic OR; endoscopic vein harvesting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical practice in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.
• Offer guidance and coaching to patients, families, and other providers.
• Engage in leadership, research, and systems improvement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Nurse Practitioner Master’s degree

Job description

Position SummaryIn 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:* Expert clinical practice* Expert guidance and coaching of patients and families and other healthcare providers* Research* 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.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 requiredSalaryMinimum per diem fixed rate $106/hourJob LocationThe Valley Hospital-ParamusShiftDay (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesEEO StatementValley 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.