Physician Assistant (pa) - Cardiac Surgery

VUMC (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

Nashville, TN, United States
On-site
Cardiac surgery operative experience
Advanced organ preservation systems
Assessment of health status
Vanderbilt Departments of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery are seeking Physician Assistant (PA-C) candidates interested in independent Thoracic Organ Recovery

Job Summary

  • Vanderbilt Departments of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery are seeking Physician Assistant (PA-C) candidates interested in independent Thoracic Organ Recovery.
  • Vanderbilt has established a pathway for PAs to be trained in recovery of both hearts and lungs utilizing the most advanced organ preservation systems.
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center is among the largest transplant centers in the United States and committed to advancing the frontiers of organ preservation.

Matching Summary

Vanderbilt Departments of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery are seeking Physician Assistant (PA-C) candidates interested in independent Thoracic Organ Recovery.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cardiac surgery operative experience
  • advanced organ preservation systems
  • assessment of health status
  • diagnosis of acute and complex chronic conditions
  • plan of care formulation
  • communication and collaboration with healthcare team

Nice-to-have

  • preceptor/mentoring
  • engagement in research
  • analysis of evidenced based practice
  • active participation in meetings

Key Requirements

  • Physician's Assistant Certified - Tennessee
  • at least one year of cardiac surgery operative experience
  • Master's degree

Work Rights

Not specified

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