Physician Assistant, PA - Cardio-Thoracic Surgery , OR

Main Line Health; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Free parking

CME/CE expense support

Job summary

Main Line Health is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Lankenau Medical Center. The PA-C will support the surgeon with diagnostic and therapeutic tasks across pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.

You will advocate for patients, coordinate care, and grow professionally through tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually. This full-time position offers a 40-hour week with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant program.
• Bachelor's degree in a physical science is required.
• Must be certified by the NCCPA and licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board.

Responsibilities

• Support the surgeon with diagnostic and therapeutic tasks across pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.
• Act as a patient advocate and coordinate care within the medical team.
• Perform duties under supervision to enable optimal surgical outcomes.

Skills

CT Surgery experience

Board eligible

Endoscopic vein harvesting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Science

Graduate of Physician Assistant/Surgical Assistant program

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Could you be our next Physician Assistant in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Lankenau Medical Center?

Why work as a PA-C in CT Surgery with Main Line Health?

Make an Impact!

Mending broken hearts is at the core of being a Physician Assistant PA-C in Cardiothoracic Surgery. As a Physician Assistant, you will work under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon, performing diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to allow the physician to extend their services through the more effective use of knowledge in to establish diagnosis and to plan and implement therapy. You will have a major role being a patient's advocate in the medical system serving as a confidant, advisor, and liaison between patients and physicians. Your expertise will be utilized in all aspects of care: pre, post and operative care.

Develop and Grow Your Career!

Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.

Join the Team!

Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.

Position-Specific Benefits include:

You are eligible for up to 240 hours of paid time off per year based on your Full or Part Time status. We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free! Main Line Health Care will provide a stipend to its employed Advanced Practice Providers for use toward continuing professional education (CME and/or CE) expenses and specialty societies and professional associations.

Position:

Physician Assistant PA-C - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Shift:

Full time - 40 hours /week. 4 -10 hour shift schedule Monday - Friday with Weekend and Holiday rotation

Experience:

1. 1. Two (2) years recent experience in cardiothoracic surgery preferred.
2. 2. Recent Board eligible graduate are eligible but clinical rotation in CT Surgery is Required.
3. 3. Endoscopic Vein Harvesting highly preferred.

Education:

1. 1. Bachelor of Science degree in a physical science from an accredited institution required.
2. 2. Must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant program.
3. 3. Must complete courses of training for both basic and advanced cardiac life support.

Licensures/Certifications:

Must be certified by the NCCPA (National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants) and Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Education and Licensure

This position requires you to wear a respirator as part of the job requirement.