CV Surgery PA Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Job Description •

THIS IS A NIGHT POSITION, WORKING MONDAY-THURSDAY 7PM-7AM

•Physician Assistant – Cardiovascular Surgery – Full-Time This is a fantastic opportunity for new graduate Physician Assistant seeking a supportive and enriching environment to start their career. Our practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive training and a nurturing atmosphere, ensuring a smooth transition into your professional role. Apply today to become a part of our team and experience the professional and personal benefits of living and working in Memphis, TN.

Primary Responsibilities:

Functions as a conduit for all patient-care related information between attending physician, consultants, house staff, nursing, and other ancillary staff. Determines and relays to other providers, as appropriate, modified treatment plans and/or other interventions. Performs daily patient rounding and follow-up for cardiac surgical patients including physical examination, and diagnostic/therapeutic intervention(s). Orders routine laboratory and diagnostic studies, medications, and consultations for patients on the service, to be co-signed within 24 hours by a physician involved in the patient’s care. Documents on a daily basis in the permanent medical record the patient status and further plan based on interpreted data. Provides first-level response to acute changes in patient status or complications, and initiates appropriate measures. Elicits a detailed history, performs physical examinations, writes assessments and orders, and presents pertinent data for all cardiac surgical admissions. Plans and executed all coordinated elements of the patient discharge. Performs and/or assists the physician staff in requirements for hemodynamic monitoring and overall preparation of the patient for surgery. Performs the skills as outlined in the Cardiac Surgery physician assistant delineation of privileges (i.e. removal of chest tubes/pacing wires, arterial line placement, central line placement, Foley catheter placement, etc). •Not an exhaustive list and congruent with competency/skill level.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED

Must have completed an accredited, formal education program. Must have passed a National exam such as the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination, administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and be currently licensed by the state. DEA or DEA eligible is required.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

One to two years of Physician Assistant experience is preferred but not required. erika.dupree@mlh.org