Cardiology Physician Assistant

Our client, a not-for-profit teaching hospital serving an ethnically diverse residential neighborhood of New York City, is hiring a Physician Assistant (PA) Surgerical ICU.

Responsibilities:

• Care of patients admitted to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit under the direction of the attending physicians
• Evaluate and manage surgical patients admitted to the Surgical ICU
• Perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Manage ventilators, prepare patients for emergent surgery, arrange transfer of patients to wards, and provide patient and family education.
• Assumes responsibility for critically ill patients in the absence of the attending physician in accordance with policies and protocols.
• Obtains a detailed medical history and performs a comprehensive physical examination of all patients admitted to the Surgical ICU.
• Performs preoperative preparation and postoperative care of patients and reinforces information presented by the attending physician to the patient and/or family as necessary.
• Coordinates care of various general surgical services, orders necessary diagnostic tests, consultations, and procedures as indicated or requested by the attending physician.
• Performs postoperative management of critically ill surgical patients.
• Performs bedside diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures on critically ill patients as indicated or directed by the attending physician, including but not limited to, management of A-V fistulae, insertion of arterial, central venous lines, wound debridement, and endotracheal intubation.
• Prepares ICU patients for transfer or discharge, including patient and family teaching, continuing care and rehabilitation arrangements, writes discharge prescriptions, and confirms primary care or referring physician follow-up.
• Prescribes medications for patients in accordance with service policies and/or attending physician's instructions.
• Works as a member of the surgical team including attending surgeons, physicians,
• Hours: Full-time /5 days per week schedule

Requirements:

• PA-C
• Physician Assistant License

Job Perks:

• Competitive salary, great benefits, and other attractive incentives
• Generous PTO
• All major insurances (health, life, disability)
• Work-life balance is valued
• A team environment that believes in employee development, professional growth, and company longevity
• Culture is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and equality
• The organization embraces and values an inclusive work environment

Salary: $135,000-$150,000. The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.

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If you are passionate about what you could accomplish in this role, we would love to hear from you!