Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery - Casual

HealthPartners; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners' Regions Hospital seeks a casual Physician Assistant to support cardiovascular surgery. Primary duties include first assist during adult cardiac, thoracic, and robotic procedures, vein harvest, and perioperative/postoperative care.

Inpatient rounding and occasional clinic duties are part of the role, with call coverage averaging 1 in 4. The CV-PA will assist with positioning in OR, chest chesting, wound closure, and ICU transport.

Qualifications

• Completion of and certification in an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the State of Minnesota.
• NCCPA certification.
• 1–2 years CV surgery experience preferred (OR) including first assisting or vein harvesting.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiovascular surgeons in the OR for cardio-thoracic and robotic cases.
• Position patients, harvest veins, and assist with chest closure as needed.
• Coordinate inpatient care, post-op orders, and discharge planning.
• Provide perioperative support and participate in call coverage.

Skills

First Assisting

Vein Harvest

Teamwork

Communication

Independence

Care Coordination

Education

Licensed PA – Minnesota

NCCPA certified

Job description

The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Regions Hospital is seeking a casual Physician Assistant. Being a part of our team means you will have an impact on the care that our patients receive every day. Primary duties include first assist in adult cardiac and thoracic as well as robotic procedures, partnering in perioperative and postoperative care, inpatient rounding, call coverage, and clinic as needed. Currently, call responsibility is 1 in 4, on average. Specifically, in the operating room, the CV-PA will be responsible for positioning of the patient, endoscopic vein harvest, first assisting the surgeon at the chest, wound closure and assisting with safe transport to the ICU. The position requires a current unrestricted medical license as a Physician Assistant. 1-2 years of experience preferred in the cardiovascular surgery (OR) environment which includes First Assisting and/or vein harvesting.

You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners. Here, you'll become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. It's the type of work that makes a difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you'll join us.

Criteria Based Job Description

• Job Title: Physician Assistant-CV
• Reports to: Director Cardiovascular Svc Line
• Job Code: 800780
• Approved by: Director Cardiovascular Svc Line
• Department: Cardiovascular Surgery RHSC
• Approval Date: December 2020

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Completion of and certification in an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Experience: None
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to perform as part of a team
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with peers, students and other health care personnel
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to work dependently and independently
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritizes appropriately
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of personal computers and appropriate software.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to access and analyze pertinent information in order to make care decisions
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to First and Second assist (harvest veins)
• Licensure/Registration/Certification: Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the State of Minnesota
• Licensure/Registration/Certification: NCCPA certified

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: None
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience preferred in the cardiovascular surgery (OR) environment which includes First Assisting and/or vein harvesting
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: None
• Licensure/Registration/Certification: None

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT

The CV Physician Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the cardiovascular surgeons in the care of cardio thoracic patients in the operating room, and post operatively on the nursing units. In the operating room and on the nursing units, the CV-PA will first assist the surgeon by initiating vein harvest, closing the leg incision and second assisting the surgeon as needed in the chest. On the inpatient nursing unit, the CV-PA will coordinate the patients care and assist the surgeon in directing the post-operative nursing care for these patients. The major functions in this environment consist of patient assessment, writing medication and treatment orders and performing, or directing specific tasks. Among these tasks are pulling tubes/lines and dictating discharge summaries. The CV Physician Assistant may be required to support the CV surgeons at multiple hospital sites performing the duties noted above. Off premise call and weekend rounding will typically be expected in this position.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKS

Percentage Of Time:

1. The Physician Assistant in Cardiovascular Services is responsible for the coordination of care of cardiovascular patients. 50%

   Coordinates the management of care with the Surgeon, Fellow, CV Clinicians and nursing staff for CV surgical patients.

   Maintains knowledge of current pre & post-operative care in the ICU and Telemetry environment.

   Pulls chest tubes, a-lines, IV's, Swan Ganz catheters as determined by CV team, or independently.

   Writes orders for medications and treatments as necessary to facilitate post-operative care.

   Dictates discharge summaries in a timely manner to facilitate discharge.

   Performs delegated medical tasks as necessary (i.e. chest tube placement) in emergency situations.

   See patients as needed in the outpatient setting

2. Provides education to and is a resource for the inpatient and surgical services staff. 10%

   Explains procedures to nursing staff to assist in care planning

   Provides patients/families with explanations of treatments to assist in decision making / informed consent process.

   Obtains informed consent