Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery opening in MA

Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery opening in MA
Located in Burlington, MA
Full-Time & Permanent

Seeking a certified Physician Assistant with two years of experience in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Requirements/Experience:

- Surgical first assist with both Cardiac and Thoracic surgical procedures
- Endoscopic Vein Harvest
- Endoscopic and Open Radial Artery Harvest
- Familiarity with Robotic Thoracic Surgery
- Post-operative management of both Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery patients.
- Proficient with the placement and removal of chest tubes, central and arterial lines.
- Removal of temporary epicardial pacing wires, Swan-Ganz catheters, intra-aortic balloon pumps, sutures and staples.
- Management of the postoperative Cardiothoracic Surgery patient including familiarity with ventilators, inotropes and vasoactive medications, and circulatory support devices
- Current BCLS or ACLS certification.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a high acuity environment.
- Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery and be skilled in the care and management of pre, intra and postoperative cardiothoracic surgical patients. 
- Ability to interact positively with all members of a multidisciplinary care team, patients, and their families, and possess the emotional intelligence to work collaboratively in a fast paced, high-acuity environment where quality and caring come first.

Details:

- Under the direction of a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and within established departmental practice guidelines, the Advanced Practitioner is responsible for performing a variety of duties in the management of the Post-operative Cardiothoracic Surgery patients in the Progressive Care Unit and Telemetry Unit.
- Conduct history & physical examinations, daily progress notes and discharge summaries
- Inpatient Consultations
- Emergency Room consultations and admissions
- Planning and coordinating all aspects of postoperative care and post discharge follow-up
- Participates with coverage of the inpatient Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit, Operating Room, and Operating Room Night/Weekend on-call schedule rotation
- Includes in-house weekday, weekend, and night coverage with other advanced practitioners on a rotating

Location:

Located just north of Boston, the area provides exceptional school systems, abundant cultural activities in a world-class city and convenient access to the mountains and seacoast throughout New England.