Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgical Service (Main OR)

NPACE; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to provide clinical supervision and support under the Medical Director, assist in the operating room, and coordinate care for adult and pediatric CT patients. You will lead the mentoring program and participate in research, teaching, and publishing initiatives.

The role requires CA PA licensure, national certification, a PA program degree, and CT surgical experience.

Qualifications

• CA PA license and national certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited PA program; master's preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ CT surgery PA experience preferred; CT surgical experience required.
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teaching skills.
• Ability to coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams and coordinate discharge planning.
• Ability to work varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PA for Cardiothoracic Surgical Service under supervision.
• Assist in the operating room.
• Coordinate care of adult and pediatric cardiothoracic patients.
• Provide patient/family education for discharge and develop discharge plans with detailed instructions.
• Lead rotational mentoring program and participate in clinical trials.
• Take a leadership role in research, teaching and publishing.

Skills

Teaching

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership

Shift flexibility

Education

CA PA License

Master's degree in PA program preferred

Accredited PA program graduate

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 .

PA Salary range :$83.46- $112.31/hourly

Sr. PA Salary range : $91.76-$123.45/hourly

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.

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 relevant CT surgical 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 .