Physician Assistant - Hybrid Ct/cardiovascular Surgery - Casual

Highmark Health

Not specified, Not specified, US
Cardio thoracic surgery patient management
Pre-operative assessment and optimization
Post-operative critical care management
This role provides specialty and critical care healthcare services within their Physician Assistant's scope of practice, specifically focusing on the management of Cardio Thoracic Surgery patients

Job Summary

  • This role provides specialty and critical care healthcare services within their Physician Assistant's scope of practice, specifically focusing on the management of Cardio Thoracic Surgery patients.
  • Key responsibilities involve comprehensive pre-operative assessment and optimization of cardiac and thoracic surgical patients, diligent post-operative management including critical care recovery, and ongoing care for patients with acute and chronic cardiac and thoracic conditions.
  • The position adheres to applicable scope and standards of practice, as well as the organization's policies, values, and mission.

Matching Summary

This role provides specialty and critical care healthcare services within their Physician Assistant's scope of practice, specifically focusing on the management of Cardio Thoracic Surgery patients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cardio Thoracic Surgery patient management
  • Pre-operative assessment and optimization
  • Post-operative critical care management
  • Diagnostic and emergency care
  • Medication management and administration
  • Patient and family education

Nice-to-have

  • Fostering a healing environment
  • Effective interdisciplinary communication
  • Quality improvement initiatives participation

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Current PA Physician Assistant License
  • PA-C or board eligible
  • Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA)
  • Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure
  • ACLS Certification
  • CPR - American Heart Association
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Four to ten years related experience
  • 1 year physician Assistant experience in specialty

Work Rights

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