Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Cardio-Thoracic Physician Assistant

Job Description:

• Performs endoscopic vein harvest and other invasive surgical procedures as directed by surgeon.
• Performs clinical assessment and treatment plan on pre- and post-surgical patients in the critical care setting.
• Adheres to medical staff rules in performing daily rounds, prescribing therapy, and entering orders and notes into patient medical record.
• Collaborate with Medical Staff, Nursing, Pharmacy, and other allied health providers.
• Appropriately prioritize when performing daily patient rounding in collaboration with Nursing and supervising physicians.
• Adhere to The Joint Commission standards and Hospital policies in performing medication reconciliation, transfer/discharge orders, and aseptic/sterile technique.
• Actively participate in direct patient care during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergencies as needed or requested by healthcare team members.
• Adhere to Society of Thoracic Surgeons' standards when prescribing and documenting in cardiac surgery patients' medical records.
• Demonstrate a professional and personable appearance when communicating with patients, family members, and colleagues at all times.

Requirements:

• Skilled in critical care medicine and operating room procedures.
• Advanced knowledge in cardiac rhythm management and hemodynamics.
• Wide breadth of knowledge in cardiopulmonary pharmaceuticals and IV management.
• Advanced knowledge of IABP, Impella, and other therapeutic devices.
• Skilled in endoscopic vein harvest technique in surgical setting.
• Advanced knowledge of Ventricular Assist Devices.

Education and Experience Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Master of Science in Healthcare related discipline.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• First Assist experience in Open Heart surgical procedures.
• Cardiovascular experience.
• Surgical experience.

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

• Current license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with Kansas Board of Healing Arts or Nursing.
• Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner - Certified (APRN-C).
• Current certification in ACLS with the American Heart Association.

Category: Surgery

Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Shift: 1 - Day

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.