Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)

Physician Assistant Position

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking an experienced physician assistant (PA) to join our growing cardiothoracic surgery service line.

Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with a post call day off during the week. 1 in 3 call shared with other PAs. After operating room cases (dependent on patient volume) would provide Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), coverage with 2 other dedicated CVICU PAs.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit: UHS Cardiothoracic

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinate patient care. Counsel patients about concerns under the direction of the supervising physician(s).
• Round on patients admitted to the hospital; review care plans with nursing staff as established by our physicians.
• Assist in the operating room. Vein Harvest experience required.
• Perform physical assessments on patients and complete patient histories.
• Complete discharge summaries.
• Order medications, treatments, labs, etc.
• Be available for call about patient conditions according to the pre-established schedule. Includes holiday responsibilities.
• Other duties as determined by the supervising physician(s).

Education and Skills Required:

• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
• Current licensure with the state of New York as a physician assistant (PA).
• Completion of an accredited PA program.
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant related field
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Focused, collaborative environment providing state-of-the-art Cardiothoracic Surgery services including:

• VA and VV ECMO, IABP and Impella VADS
• Growing TAVR and Minimally Invasive Valve Program
• On pump, Off Pump, Hybrid and MICS CABG program
• Comprehensive Minimally Invasive Thoracic and Foregut Surgery Program

Position located at United Health Services Hospitals Wilson Square, Heart & Vascular Institute.

Salary Range: $165,500 - $193,100 Annually