Title:

Physician Assistant -

ECMO Program Manager Location:

Upper East Side Org Unit:

Cardiothoracic Surgery Work Days:

Weekly Hours:

40.00

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Salary Range:

$142,800.00 - $160,300.00

•As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices Position Summary

The ECMO Program Manager is a Physician Assistant responsible for supporting the operational, quality, educational, and strategic goals of the Adult ECMO Program. Reporting directly to the Medical and Surgical Directors of the Adult ECMO Program, this individual will assist program leadership in coordinating multidisciplinary care, advancing quality initiatives, supporting educational efforts, and overseeing activities necessary to achieve and maintain the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Platinum Center of Excellence designation.

The ECMO Program Manager serves as a liaison across multidisciplinary teams and supports program growth, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

Assist the Medical and Surgical Directors with oversight and strategic development of the Adult ECMO Program

Coordinate multidisciplinary ECMO care and communication among physicians, surgeons, intensivists, APPs, perfusionists, and nursing teams

Support development and implementation of ECMO protocols, workflows, and care pathways

Collaborate with the pediatrics/adult ECMO coordinator in all adult ECMO-related education initiatives and data management

Participate in program operations, planning, and committee activities

Lead quality and value-based initiatives supporting ELSO Platinum Center of Excellence goals

Track quality metrics and program outcomes

Coordinate morbidity and mortality reviews, case debriefings, and process improvement initiatives

Support ELSO registry participation and accreditation efforts

Lead and coordinate ECMO educational and simulation activities across multidisciplinary teams

Coordinate onboarding, credentialing, competency assessment, and ongoing education for clinicians, including PAs, fellows, surgeons, and intensivists

Develop educational materials and support training initiatives

Manage the ECMO database, including data entry, and ensure data integrity and accessibility

Coordinate ECMO-related data collection and submission

Manage database access and reporting

Support database-related quality improvement, research, and program analytics efforts

Education

Graduate from ARC-PA accredited program

Experience

Required:

• Minimum 1-year critical care experience, preferably

CTICU/ECMO

• Experience with ECMO management and multidisciplinary critical care teams

Preferred:

• Experience with ELSO programs and Center of Excellence initiatives

• Experience in simulation, education, quality improvement, or database managementKnowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

Team oriented individual able to work collaboratively to achieve team goals.

Licenses and Certifications

Current NYS PA license and NCCPA certification

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