Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cynet Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Hartford, CT. The role involves inpatient care with responsibilities at two facilities, including pre-operative exams and patient management.

You will perform suturing, diagnostics, treatment, and test ordering, interpret results, assist in surgery, and manage prescriptions. Rounding and care coordination are essential across sites.

Qualifications

• Board Certified NCCPA
• Connecticut License in hand at time of submission
• EPIC experience preferred
• Ability to cover both sites required
• Provider must be local

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care at two facilities.
• Perform pre-operative physical exams and manage patients.
• Duties include suture removal, diagnosis, treatment, and ordering tests.
• Interpret tests, assist in surgery, and write prescriptions.
• Rounding and coordination of care are essential components.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Autonomous practice

Inpatient care

Tools

ACLS

BLS

NCCPA

EPIC

Job description

Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Profession: Physician Assistant

Specialty: Surgery - Cardiothoracic

Duration: 6 months with option to extend

Shift: Varied Weekend Coverage

Hours per Shift: Friday 6 PM through Sunday 6 PM

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: Connecticut License required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NCCPA

Must-Have:

• Board Certified NCCPA
• Connecticut License in hand at time of submission
• EPIC experience preferred
• Ability to cover both sites required
• Provider must be local

Description:We are looking to add a Physician Assistant to the Cardiothoracic Surgery team.The role involves inpatient care with responsibilities at two facilities.The incumbent will provide pre-operative physical exams and patient management.Duties include suture removal, diagnosis, treatment, and ordering tests.Responsibilities also include interpreting tests, assisting in surgery, and writing prescriptions.Rounding and coordination of care are essential components of the position.Required procedures include placement of central venous and dialysis catheters.Placement of arterial lines and intra-aortic balloon pumps is also required.Candidates must have experience; no new graduates will be considered.The position requires working autonomously with no supervising physician present.Candidates should have a strong background in cardiothoracic surgery.