The Physician Assistant II serves as a licensed health professional practicing medicine under physician supervision as a surgical assist and care coordinator
Job Summary
The Physician Assistant II serves as a licensed health professional practicing medicine under physician supervision as a surgical assist and care coordinator.
Essential duties include performing first assistant surgical duties such as tissue retraction and suturing, which accounts for at least 50% of job accountability.
The role requires mentoring student physician assistants and participating in quality initiatives or research within the cardiothoracic surgery department.
Matching Summary
The Physician Assistant II serves as a licensed health professional practicing medicine under physician supervision as a surgical assist and care coordinator.
Salary
Base: $174,720.00 - $288,288.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Assists surgeon during surgical procedures
Performs first assistant surgical duties
Orders medications and diagnostic tests
Coordinates preoperative and postoperative care
Mentors new physician assistants
Nice-to-have
Committed to excellence in patient care
Effective collaboration with medical staff
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience leading quality improvement projects
Key Requirements
Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
3+ years of experience required
California Physician Assistant License (CA DCA)
NCCPA Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
DEA Certificate for Schedule II-V controlled substances