Physician Assistant w OR First Assist - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Summary

Assists Surgeon(s) in OR with cardiac and thoracic surgeries (under the supervision of a physician).

• Inpatient Rounding and Outpatient Clinic
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures. Provides and documents direct treatment and management of health conditions.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.

Required Credential(s):

• Physician Assistant with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Physician Assistant with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Michigan Board Physician Assistants Task Force obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Additional Information

• Responsible for daily rounding on all in-house patients, as well as outpatient clinic coverage
• Provides surgical first-assist support, including endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting
• Performs bedside procedures, including:
  • Chest tube placement
  • Thoracentesis
  • Radial arterial line placement
  • Central line placement
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) removal
• Call Schedule:
  • 1:3 weekend rounding rotation
  • 1:3 surgical call rotation (from home)
• Location Requirement:
  • Must reside within 30 minutes of Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital