Physician Assistant - Inpatient Cardiac Surgery, Day/Night split

Role Purpose The Physician Assistant (Hospitalist) utilizes a high degree of knowledge, skill, and competence to deliver inpatient care in a hospital setting. This position assesses, diagnoses, and initiates a patient care treatment plan within the scope of a formal physician collaborative practice agreement. In this position, patient care is performed with considerable independence, guided by physician-approved protocols, and evaluated through chart review, consultations, and the observation of results under the general medical direction of their collaborating Hospitalist physician. Shift & Duties 3x12s | Rotating day/night shifts (option for straight nights or rotation) Lead inpatient perioperative management of cardiac surgery patients Perform assessments, develop treatment plans and manage acute care needs Coordinate care with surgeons, fellows and interdisciplinary teams Manage orders and interpret labs, imaging and cardiac monitoring Document H'Ps, progress notes and discharges Educate patients and support safe transitions of care Responsibilities Participates in professional development Manages the health care of patient populations with compassion through advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. Prescriptive responsibilities are reviewed by collaborative physician. Coordinates the care of patient populations, in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician, to ensure promotion of health and wellness through education of patients and families, coordination of services and placing referrals. Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined protocol in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. BJC has determined this is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Preferred Experience Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Medicine, Critical Care, Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Transplantation & Mechanical Circulatory Support Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor‑PA Program OR Master‑PA Experience No Experience (Supervisor Experience) Licenses & Certifications Physician Assistant Preferred Requirements 2-5 years Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Barnes-Jewish Hospital