Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgical Service ( Main OR)

NPACE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system seeking a Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgery to support clinical supervision, assist in the OR, and coordinate care from admission to discharge.

Discharge planning and detailed patient education are required, with opportunities to lead mentoring, participate in clinical trials, and contribute to research and publishing. On-site in Santa Monica, CA. UCLA Health values experienced PAs with strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• CA PA License required.
• National Board Certification required.
• Graduated from an accredited PA program.
• Minimum 2 years' experience preferred, including assisting in CT surgeries, EVH and endo radial artery harvesting -preferred.
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in physical assessment and nursing care of cardiac surgery patients.
• Skill in teaching.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to read and interpret physician orders, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of UCLA policies and procedures.
• Ability to work varying shifts.
• Senior PA: minimum 5 years relevant PA exp.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Physician Assistant for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Service under supervision.
• Assist in the operating room and coordinate care of cardiothoracic patients.
• Provide patient/family education and discharge planning.
• Lead rotational mentoring program and participate in clinical trials.
• Contribute to research, teaching and publishing; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Education

Graduated from an accredited PA program

Master's degree in PA program preferred

CA PA License

Tools

BCLS

ACLS

Job description

Major functions include serving as a Physician Assistant for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Service under the general supervision of the Medical Director, assist in the operating room, coordinate the care of adult and pediatric cardiothoracic patients and provide patient/family education to promote a smooth transition from admission to discharge. Provide a discharge plan, providing detailed discharge instructions. Major functions include collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, leading the rotational mentoring program, participating in clinical trials, showing initiative in developing and implementing positive improvements for the allied health team. Take a leadership role in research, teaching and publishing.The Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgery will report to the Medical Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery for clinical supervision. The Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgery will report to the Operating Room Services Director, Assistant Director, or Designee for administrative supervision .

Salary range :

PA: $74.95- $100.86/hourly

Senior PA: must have a minimum of 5 years relevant PA exp. Salary range: $82.40 - $110.87/hourly

Qualifications

• CA PA License required. National Board Certification required
• Graduated from an accredited PA program required (Master's degree in PA program preferred)
• Minimum 2 years' experience preferred, including assisting in CT surgeries, EVH and endo radial artery harvesting -preferred
• Previous PA experienced- required
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology - required
• Skill in physical assessment and nursing care of cardiac surgery patients-required
• Skill in teaching- required
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to perform patient history and physical assessment-required
• Skill and ability in written and verbal communication-required
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary resources needed to coordinate patient care and facilitate referral-required
• Skill in removal of chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, and sutures/staples-required
• Knowledge and skill in BCLS and ACLS - certifications required
• Knowledge and skill in wound care and treatment-required
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing-required
• Ability to ready, interpret, apply, and or follow physician orders, policies, procedures, and written/verbal instructions-required
• Knowledge of UCLA policies and procedures.
• Ability to work varying shifts
• Senior PA: must have a minimum of 5 years relevant PA exp .

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.

Santa Monica, CA, United States (on-site)

UCLA HEALTH