Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery

Powers-Health; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Powers Health Medical Group in Munster, IN (Community Hospital) and Hobart, IN (St. Mary Medical Center) seeks a Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Provider to join the Cardiothoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery team.

This full-time, on-site role supports surgical care across two campuses with a patient-centered focus. Education/experience: ARC-PA PA program graduate; NCCPA certification; Indiana PA licensure; board certification for hospital privileges; BLS; ACLS/ATLS for surgery; 1–2 years PA

Qualifications

• Graduate of ARC-PA approved PA program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Current Indiana PA licensure.
• Board certification required for hospital privileges.
• Current BLS; ACLS/ATLS for PA’s in Surgery.
• 1–2 years PA experience.
• Demonstrates professional, positive attitude and image.
• Requires self-direction, leadership, delegation, organization, and teaching ability.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, patients, families, nursing staff, and other departments.
• Knowledge of medical care, medications, and patient education principles.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Patient care

Professionalism

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

Indiana PA licensure

Board certification

BLS

ACLS/ATLS for surgery

1–2 years PA experience

Job description

Job ID 52774

Physician and Advanced Practice Providers

Powers Health Medical Group · Phys Practices Cardio Admin

Hours/Pay Period: 80

FTE: 1

Specialty:Cardiothoracic & CardiovascularSurgery

Location:Munster, IN (Community Hospital) & Hobart, IN (St. Mary Medical Center)

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited PA school. Completion of an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved program.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current active licensure to practice as a PA in the State of Indiana.
• Board Certification is required to be granted necessary hospital privileges for employment
• Current BLS. Current ACLS and/or ATLS for PA’s working in Surgery.
• 1-2 years experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Conveys positive attitude and image internally throughout Community Healthcare System and externally within the community
• Requires self-direction, leadership, delegation, organization, and teaching ability
• Communicates tactfully and effectively with physicians, patients, families, nursing staff, other hospital/clinic departments, and the public
• Demonstrates a professional, positive, flexible and open minded manner with a willingness and desire to go the extra mile
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients. Knowledge of patient education principles to develop self-care programs.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional PA’s to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency work situations; able to prioritize patients according to their clinical needs; strong time management skills to balance both patient care and chart completion