Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)

Physician Assistant Position at UHS Cardiothoracic

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.

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

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

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