Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the LVAD and Advanced Heart Failure program within the Cardiothoracic Surgery Section of Surgical Service.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• PA licensure in the United States.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred/required for VA credentialing and assignment.
• Interest in cardiovascular medicine and heart failure.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

NCCPA certification

PA licensure in the United States

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is seeking a motivated and dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) and Advanced Heart Failure program within the Cardiothoracic Surgery Section of Surgical Service.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Physician Assistant Basic Requirements

• Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant ~AND~
• Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) ~AND~
• Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current PA licensure meeting applicable VA requirements.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred/required as appropriate for VA credentialing and assignment.
• Strong interest in cardiovascular medicine, advanced heart failure, cardiac surgery, and mechanical circulatory support.
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational, communication, and patient-education skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical training or experience in cardiology, cardiac surgery, cardiovascular critical care, advanced heart failure, or a related field.
• Previous exposure to LVADs or other forms of mechanical circulatory support.
• Familiarity with contemporary durable LVAD technology, including the HeartMate platform.
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular patient management.
• Experience with patient and caregiver education and transitions of care.
• Demonstrated interest in emerging cardiovascular technologies, quality improvement, clinical research, or program development.

Grade Determinations

The full performance level of this vacancy is PA-III. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of PA-I to PA-III.

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Physical Requirements:

Physical qualifications require the ability to stand, walk, bend, and move freely.