Physician Assistant​/Surgery - Cardiothoracic​/Massachusetts​/Locum Tenens​/Physician Assistant; PA - Cardiac

Seeking a qualified Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Cardiac Surgery program!

This is a fantastic opportunity with up to a $18,900 Sign-On bonus for qualified candidates who are wanting to work ONLY 36 hours per week!

Pro-APP environment with great quality of life scheduling.
The flexible schedule includes 12 and 24 hour shifts, so you are not tied to a five-day work schedule. This is a rare opportunity to join well established heart program with seasoned surgeons and a team of experienced collegial PAs and NPs.

If you are interested in "doing it all": preop, OR, and postoperative management in the ICU and on telemetry then this is the position for you!

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required - 2 years of First Assist and EVH (vein harvesting) experience.
• Preferred ? 3 years related working experience in cardiothoracic or cardiovascular

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Clinical:

• Provider works directly with Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons in an inpatient setting.
• Provider will first assist in all cardiac and thoracic operations and round in the ICU.
• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the inpatient, operative and/or procedural setting.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops and implements appropriate treatment plans based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient?s clinical needs.
• Practices cost effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resources.
• Discusses patient data with other physicians and healthcare professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division.

Non-Clinical

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates professional collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers.
• Follows all designated prescriptive practices and monitoring requirements with the designated collaborating physician and administrative report.
• Participates in departmental and organizational committees and programs as appropriate and attends all required meetings, in-services, and professional trainings.
• Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team to collaborate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community health workers.
• Remains actively involved in continuing education with a commitment to self and departmental growth.
• Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation.
• Demonstrates understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved PA Program and possess national certification through NCCPA.
• Must hold a current valid license as PA in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Must have a current DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration.
• BLS (American Heart Association) and ATLS required

Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies

Required:

• Must have the ability to work as a team member in a high stress, dynamic, busy clinical setting with changing organizational climate.
• Must have the ability to be self-directive and to demonstrate initiative in addressing the responsibilities of the position.
• Must have the ability to utilize appropriate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be energetic and quality driven and have a proven ability to be a productive member of a team dedicated to providing optimal patient care.
• May be asked to fulfill other credentialing requirements under the purview of the Medical Staff Service.

Weekly schedule:

• Service is staffed Sunday through Saturday; 24 X 7.
• PA can work 12s and 24s

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ - $ per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Worcester, MA 01608 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Worcester, MA 01608:
  Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location:

In person