Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgical Service ( Main OR)

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,251 - 152,734; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Los Angeles seeks a Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgery. This role involves assisting in surgeries, coordinating patient care, and providing education. Candidates must have a CA PA License, National Board Certification, and experience in cardiothoracic settings. The salary is competitive, ranging from $74.95 to $110.87 per hour depending on experience. Join a team dedicated to patient-centered care and innovative practices.

Qualifications

• Must maintain CA PA License and National Board Certification.
• Preferably hold a Master's degree in a PA program.
• Have a minimum of 2 years' experience including CT surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgical Service.
• Assist in operating room and coordinate care for patients.
• Lead the rotational mentoring program and participate in clinical trials.

Skills

Physical assessment

Communication skills

Wound care and treatment

Organizing and prioritizing

Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy

Teaching skills

Patient history assessment

Interdisciplinary resource knowledge

Chest tube removal

ACLS certification

BCLS certification

Education

Graduated from an accredited PA program

Master's degree in PA program

CA PA License

National Board Certification

Job description

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 .

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