Physician Assistant Per Diem- Cardiothoracic Surgical Service - West Valley Main OR

Physician Assistant

Work Location: West Hills, CA, USA

Work Schedule variable with CALL per department needs, Holidays and Weekends as assigned

Salary Range: $98.65 - 98.65 Hourly

Employment Type 6 - Staff: Per Diem Duration Indefinite Job # 33270

Job Qualifications

CA PA License required. National Board Certification required

Graduated from an accredited PA program required (Master's degree in PA program preferred)

Minimum of 2 year's experience preferred, including assisting in CT surgeries, EVH and endo radial artery harvesting - preferred

Previous relevant CT surgical PA experience - required

Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology - required

Skill in physical assessment and nursing care of cardiac surgery patients - required

Skill in teaching - required

Knowledge, skill, and ability to perform patient history and physical assessment - required

Skill and ability in written and verbal communication - required

Knowledge of interdisciplinary resources needed to coordinate patient care and facilitate referral - required

Skill in removal of chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, and sutures/staples - required

Knowledge and skill in BLS and ACLS - certifications required

Knowledge and skill in wound care and treatment - required

Skill in organizing and prioritizing - required

Ability to read, interpret, apply and/or follow physician orders, policies and procedures, and written/verbal instructions - required

Knowledge of UCLA policies and procedures-preferred

Ability to work varying shifts-required