Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery, Per Diem

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) 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. 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 Salary Minimum per diem fixed rate $106/hour Job Location The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Day (United States of America) Benefits Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities EEO Statement Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr