Cardiothoracic ICU Physician Assistant
Job in
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listing for:
PALM Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
-
Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Cardiologist, Surgeon, Critical Care Physician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 190000 USD Yearly
USD
140000.00
190000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
To Apply for this Job Salary: $140000.00 – $190000.00
We are hiring an experienced Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant in Boston, Massachusetts!
Night Shift Opportunity! The primary responsibilities are the Patient Management of the Post-operative Cardiothoracic Surgery patients in the Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, and Telemetry Unit. Other responsibilities shall include:
History & physical examinations, daily progress notes and discharge summariesInpatient ConsultationsEmergency Room consultations and admissionsPlanning and coordinating all aspects of postoperative care and post discharge follow-upExperience with surgical first assist with both Cardiac and Thoracic surgical proceduresExperience with Endoscopic Vein HarvestExperience with Endoscopic and Open Radial Artery HarvestFamiliarity with Robotic Thoracic SurgeryExperience with post-operative management of both Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery patientsProficient with the placement and removal of chest tubes, central and arterial linesRemoval of temporary epicardial pacing wires, Swan-Ganz catheters, intra-aortic balloon pumps, sutures and staplesParticipates with coverage of the inpatient Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit, Operating Room, and Operating Room Night/Weekend on-call schedule rotationIncludes in-house weekday, weekend, and night coverage with other advanced practitioners on a rotating schedule, who provide 24/7 in-house coverage and OR first assist callExperience/Education Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant programMust have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of Cardiothoracic SurgeryExperience with Intensive Care Management of the postoperative Cardiothoracic Surgery patient including familiarity with ventilators, inotropes and vasoactive medications, and circulatory support devicesLicensure in the state of MassachusettsCurrent BCLS or ACLS certificationThe successful candidate must have a minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery and be skilled in the care and management of pre, intra and postoperative cardiothoracic surgical patients. The successful candidate must be able to interact positively with all members of a multidisciplinary care team, patients and their families and possess the emotional intelligence to work collaboratively in a fast paced, high-acuity environment where quality and caring come first.
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