Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery

POSITION SUMMARY:

In a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical expertise to assigned patient populations to ensure the delivery of high quality care. Scope of practice will encompass: * Expert clinical practice * Expert guidance and coaching of patients and families and other healthcare providers * Research * Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems). On-call required.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or holds a current Registered Professional Nurse license and a Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program/Masters Degree with Certification as a RNFA
• Current national board certification as physician assistant or nurse practitioner
• Holds a valid current NJ physician assistant license or RN license and APN license
• Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered
• BCLS, ACLS certification and CALS certification (may be obtained after hire)
• Bedside Ultrasound Course completion (may be obtained after hire)

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience as surgical first assist in cardiothoracic operating room. Experience with endoscopic vein harvesting preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving. Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred. Serve on call as required.

Area of Talent: Professional Clinical

Organization: Valley Physician Services PC

Department: VP CARDIAC SURG-PARAMUS

Shift: Day

Full Time

Schedule: varies

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United States