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Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
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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.
$132,705 / year median in Pennsylvania
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety.
Specialty:
The award-winning physicians at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute are all board-certified, many having served fellowships or received additional training with leading programs. Our expert clinicians utilize continuing medical education to further research and enhance collaboration, leading to better patient outcomes. Non-surgical 13-hour shift position for coverage of the 11-bed cardiothoracic surgery ICU (Open Heart Unit). Shift will rotate, 2 weeks days/2 weeks nights, with 2 weekends per month. Work in conjunction with the attending cardiothoracic surgeon, and non-surgical providers, for medical care of cardiothoracic surgical patients.Duties include:
managing post cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, ECMO, LVAD, bedside procedures, and assisting in inpatient practice needs. Perform initial evaluation, history, and physical examination of all assigned patients. Placement of invasive monitoring lines including central venous catheters, dialysis lines, and arterial access. Participate in ongoing education, quality, and research projects. Contribute to service-related databases as indicated. Participate in education of patients and families during their inpatient course. By joining the team at the Heart and Vascular Institute, you'll be joining our team of innovative clinicians. LVHN was the region's first to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is recognized as a center for performing complex mitral valve repair surgery. In a Heart & Vascular career with LVHN, you'll experience: Consistent excellence: our team consistently ranks among the best in the nation for heart attack survival A collaborative, multidisciplinary team Access to the most advanced treatments and clinicals trials More than 20 cardiology practices located throughout the region Benefits As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits. Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage CME Time and Allowance Relocation (if applicable) Starting bonus eligible Qualifications Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified A Valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required Graduate from accredited educational program for Physician Assistants ICU experience, rotation experience sufficient Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.https:
//youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Recruiter Details Sonia Aurin Clinician Recruiter Sonia.Aurin@jefferson.edu 610-483-1091