(Advanced Practitioner) Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery (Per Diem, Days)

Enloe Medical Center; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$0 premium medical plan

Prescription and dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Northern California seeks a Cardiovascular Surgery Physician’s Assistant to provide and coordinate patient care. This role requires collaboration with surgeons and adherence to medical standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in acute patient care with a focus on cardiac services, a California Physician Assistant License, and strong communication skills. Enloe Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing a supportive and collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in acute patient care emphasizing cardiac care.
• Successful completion of a clinical rotation in cardiac services.
• One year clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Function as a provider and coordinator of direct patient care.
• Assist the supervising surgeon during cardiovascular procedures.

Skills

Technical competence

Professional clinical judgment

Communication skills

Sensitivity for patients and families

Ability to organize and prioritize work

Calm and efficient in demanding environments

Education

California Physician Assistant License

Certification by NCCPA

Current CPR certification

ACLS certification within 6 months of hire

Job description

Overview

EnlE Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we value hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is compassionate, human-centered, and collaborative. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

Position Summary

The Cardiovascular Surgery Physician’s Assistant functions as a provider and coordinator of direct patient care and as a first assistant to the supervising surgeon. The Cardiovascular Physician’s Assistant performs tasks and services under the direct control and supervision of a state-approved supervising physician in accordance with the mission, philosophy, standards, policies, and practices of Enloe Medical Center.

Education / Training / Experience

Minimum:

• One year of experience in acute patient care with an emphasis on cardiac care
• Successful completion of a clinical rotation in cardiac services

Desired:

• One year clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in an acute care facility

Licenses / Certifications

Minimum:

• Current California Physician Assistant License
• Certification by NCCPA, if not graduate from accredited ARC PA program
• Current CPR certification
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• Credentialed through the Enloe Medical Staff and Finance offices
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number or proof of application

Desired:

• Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis. Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients and the public. Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently. Must have the ability to work in a demanding environment while remaining calm, efficient and focused. Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must have the ability to perform as a preceptor in the training of students and new employees, and the ability to act as a department resource and a positive role model. Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it’s earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email [e-mail] to receive a full summary of benefits.