Physician Assistant - Hybrid (a) - Ct Surgery

Highmark Health

Not specified, Not specified, US
Cardio thoracic surgery patient care
Pre-operative assessment and optimization
Post-operative critical care management
This role provides specialty and critical care healthcare services for Cardio Thoracic Surgery patients, managing medical and procedural problems across various settings

Job Summary

  • This role provides specialty and critical care healthcare services for Cardio Thoracic Surgery patients, managing medical and procedural problems across various settings.
  • Key responsibilities include comprehensive pre-operative assessment, critical care recovery post-operatively, and ongoing care for acute and chronic cardiac and thoracic conditions.
  • The position involves facilitating effective diagnostic and emergency care, coordinating complex care needs, and educating patients and families on health and illness prevention.

Matching Summary

This role provides specialty and critical care healthcare services for Cardio Thoracic Surgery patients, managing medical and procedural problems across various settings.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cardio Thoracic Surgery patient care
  • Pre-operative assessment and optimization
  • Post-operative critical care management
  • Acute and chronic condition management
  • Patient and family education
  • Interdisciplinary care coordination

Nice-to-have

  • Customer care focus
  • Healing environment fostering
  • Proactive diagnostic study interpretation
  • 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/BLS - 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 or equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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