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Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery, Part Time, Day
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$128,085 / year median in New Jersey
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Scope of practice will encompass:
- Expert clinical practice
- Expert guidance and coaching of patients and families and other healthcare providers
- Research
- Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems) Education
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or holds a current Registered Professional Nurse license and a Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program/Masters Degree with Certification as a RNFA
- Current national board certification as physician assistant or nurse practitioner
- Holds a valid current NJ physician assistant license or RN license and APN license
- Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered
BCLS, ACLS
certification and CALS certification (may be obtained after hire)- Bedside Ultrasound Course completion (may be obtained after hire) Experience
- Minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience as surgical first assist in cardiothoracic operating room. Experience with endoscopic vein harvesting preferred. Skills
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving.
- Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.
- Serve on call as required Salary Minimum new grad base salary $176,800 K.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs