Physician Assistant - ECMO Program Manager

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine on the Upper East Side seeks a Physician Assistant - ECMO Program Manager to support the operational, quality, educational, and strategic goals of the Adult ECMO Program within the Cardiothoracic Surgery unit.

Reporting to the Medical and Surgical Directors, this role coordinates multidisciplinary care, develops ECMO protocols and education initiatives, manages the program database, and drives quality improvement toward EL SO Platinum Center of Excellence designation.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• Current NYS PA license and NCCPA certification.
• Minimum 1 year critical care experience, preferably CTICU/ECMO.
• Experience with ECMO management and multidisciplinary critical care teams.
• Experience with ELSO programs and Center of Excellence initiatives.
• Experience in simulation, education, quality improvement, or database management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop the Adult ECMO Program with Medical and Surgical Directors.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary ECMO care among physicians, surgeons, intensivists, APPs, perfusionists, and nurses.
• Develop and implement ECMO protocols, workflows, and care pathways.
• Lead education initiatives and data management across adult ECMO.
• Track quality metrics and program outcomes; lead quality initiatives.
• Support ELSO registry participation and accreditation efforts.
• Manage ECMO database, data access, and reporting.
• Coordinate onboarding, credentialing, and ongoing clinician education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

Title: Physician Assistant - ECMO Program Manager

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Work Days

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $142,800.00 - $160,300.00

• As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

The ECMO Program Manager is a Physician Assistant responsible for supporting the operational, quality, educational, and strategic goals of the Adult ECMO Program. Reporting directly to the Medical and Surgical Directors of the Adult ECMO Program, this individual will assist program leadership in coordinating multidisciplinary care, advancing quality initiatives, supporting educational efforts, and overseeing activities necessary to achieve and maintain the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Platinum Center of Excellence designation.

The ECMO Program Manager serves as a liaison across multidisciplinary teams and supports program growth, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Medical and Surgical Directors with oversight and strategic development of the Adult ECMO Program


• Coordinate multidisciplinary ECMO care and communication among physicians, surgeons, intensivists, APPs, perfusionists, and nursing teams


• Support development and implementation of ECMO protocols, workflows, and care pathways


• Collaborate with the pediatrics/adult ECMO coordinator in all adult ECMO-related education initiatives and data management


• Participate in program operations, planning, and committee activities


• Lead quality and value-based initiatives supporting ELSO Platinum Center of Excellence goals


• Track quality metrics and program outcomes


• Coordinate morbidity and mortality reviews, case debriefings, and process improvement initiatives


• Support ELSO registry participation and accreditation efforts


• Lead and coordinate ECMO educational and simulation activities across multidisciplinary teams


• Coordinate onboarding, credentialing, competency assessment, and ongoing education for clinicians, including PAs, fellows, surgeons, and intensivists


• Develop educational materials and support training initiatives


• Manage the ECMO database, including data entry, and ensure data integrity and accessibility


• Coordinate ECMO-related data collection and submission


• Manage database access and reporting


• Support database-related quality improvement, research, and program analytics efforts

Education

• Graduate from ARC-PA accredited program

Experience

Required

• Minimum 1-year critical care experience, preferably CTICU/ECMO


• Experience with ECMO management and multidisciplinary critical care teams

Preferred

• Experience with ELSO programs and Center of Excellence initiatives


• Experience in simulation, education, quality improvement, or database management

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.


• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.


• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).


• Team oriented individual able to work collaboratively to achieve team goals.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current NYS PA license and NCCPA certification

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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