Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant

Job Details

Job Title: Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant

Company: Westchester Medical Center

City/State: Valhalla, NY

Category: Advanced Practice Providers

Department: CTS Support

Union: Yes

Union Name: CSEA

Position: Full Time

Hours: 8am-4pm

Shift: Day

Req #: 46249

Posted Date: Jan 20, 2026

Hiring Range: $75.72-$86.58/hour

Job Details:

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

Under the supervision of attending physician(s) and in accordance with New York State laws and hospital board regulations, an incumbent in this class provides medical and surgical care in the division of Cardiothoracic Surgery of Westchester Medical Center. General responsibilities include examining patients, formulating diagnoses and developing a treatment plan for patients, performing technical, clinical and surgical procedures, documenting patient progress and surgical care.

In addition, an incumbent in this classification will perform saphenous vein harvests, place and remove chest tubes and catheters, intubate and extubate patients and place and remove central lines and arterial lines. A registered physician assistant may write prescriptions and medical orders; however, if employed at Westchester Medical Center, prescriptions must be countersigned by an attending physician within 24 hours.

Does related work as required. Examples of Work: (Illustrative Only)

• Assists surgeons in the operating room, performing technical clinical procedures such as surgical insertion of catheters, placement and removal of chest tubes, placing central lines, etc.
• Performs history and physical examinations and requests and analyzes laboratory data to assess patient's needs and prepare the best medical treatment plan in accordance with accepted medical practices.
• Documents patient progress and care to communicate information to other health care providers and ensure an accurate record of activity in compliance with established regulations.
• Interprets waveforms and evaluates chest X-rays.
• Evaluates postoperative patients after discharge and provides patients with medical assistance and counseling under the attending physician(s) supervision.
• Writes orders for diagnostic studies, fluids and medications under the supervision of the attending physician(s) and submits orders for countersignature by the attending physician within 24 hours.
• Keeps abreast of advancements in the surgical care field, attends case conferences and seminars, conducts rounds and continues education.
• Assists the surgeon in the operating room and performs saphenous vein harvest and closing of chest and skin.
• Removes invasive lines, including LA lines and pacing wires placed perioperatively.
• May lecture to residents and medical students as part of formal training and precept junior staff in this surgical setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes:

Thorough knowledge of clinical surgical practices and procedures for cardiothoracic patients; good knowledge of medical therapeutic practices; good knowledge of hematologic system, anti-coagulation and management of post-operative hemostasis, hemodynamics and management of iron cardiac output; skill in specialized surgical techniques; ability to make accurate medical diagnoses; ability to communicate well and relate to patients; ability to work well with physicians and other health care providers;

ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software in performing work assignments; ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; manual dexterity; sound professional judgment; integrity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Acceptable Training and

Experience:

Must possess a valid license and current registration issued by the New York State Education Department as a physician assistant or as a specialist assistant and three years of experience as a licensed physician assistant where the primary function of the position was providing medical care to patients, two years of which must have been in a cardiothoracic surgical setting.

About Us:

Westchester Medical Center

Westchester Medical Center is the premier provider of advanced medical care in New York’s Hudson Valley. The flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, this 895-bed academic hospital in Valhalla, NY, provides local residents with acute-care services—Level I trauma and burn care, organ transplants, advanced neurovascular procedures and more—found nowhere else in the region. Westchester Medical Center is the primary referral facility for other Hudson Valley hospitals and serves as a lifeline for more than 3 million.

WMCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Westchester Medical Center Health Network to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or…