Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant; PA

UHS is seeking an experienced physician assistant (PA) to join our growing cardiothoracic surgery service line.

Shift: 7:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. with a post call day off during the week. 1 in 3 call shared with other APPs. After OR cases (dependent on patient volume) would provide CVICU coverage with 2 other dedicated CVICU APPs.

Position Responsibilities
:

• Coordinate patient care. Counsel patients about concerns under the direction of the supervising physician(s).
• Round on patients admitted to the hospital; review care plans with nursing staff as established by our physicians.
• Assist in the operating room. Vein Harvest experience required.
• Perform physical assessments on patients and complete patient histories.
• Complete discharge summaries.
• Order medications, treatments, labs, etc.
• Be available for call about patient conditions according to the pre-established schedule. Includes holiday responsibilities.
• Other duties as determined by the supervising physician(s).

Education and

Skills Required:

• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
• Current licensure with the state of New York as a physician assistant (PA).
• Completion of an accredited PA program.
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant related field
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Focused, collaborative environment providing state-of-the-art Cardiothoracic Surgery services including:

• VA and VV ECMO, IABP and Impella VADS
• Growing TAVR and Minimally Invasive Valve Program
• On pump, Off Pump, Hybrid and MICS CABG program
• Comprehensive Minimally Invasive Thoracic and Foregut Surgery Program?

United Health Services Hospitals is a family of health service organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective health care system. A not-for-profit organization, located in the Southern Tier of Upstate New York with Primary and Specialty Care offices in many locations throughout Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties.?

Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, United Health Services Hospitals employs more than 6,500 people. As a teaching hospital, affiliated with the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY and the Binghamton University Health Sciences Center, United Health Services Hospitals trains over 100 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs. ?

Position located at United Health Services Hospitals Wilson Square, Heart & Vascular Institute.

Salary Range: $155,800 - $181.800 Annually