Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery - Per Diem Job at MemorialCare, Long Beach, CA

  • MemorialCare
  • Long Beach, CA

Job Description

Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery – Per Diem

MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Orange Coast Medical Center, Saddleback Medical Center

Hourly Rate: $133 - $153

Position Summary

MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking to add a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) to its cardiothoracic and vascular surgery practice at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Orange Coast Medical Center, and Saddleback Medical Center in beautiful Southern California.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The PA-Cardiac Surgery assists the supervising surgeon in the operating room, but also plays an integral role in the global management of patients undergoing cardiothoracic, vascular, or aortic surgery.

· Includes all aspects of peri-operative care from performing patient histories to invasive surgical procedures, including the critical retrieval of vascular tissue in coronary bypass procedures

· Competitive candidates must have extensive knowledge of artificial cardiac devices, ventilators and the pharmacologic effects of vasoactive/cardiotonic drugs

· The PA also provides patient care expertise in the postoperative acute care units, step-down units and regular floors

· First assist in the O.R., participate in aortic clinic, endovascular vein harvesting

· Be part of one of the larger programs on the west coast for comprehensive aortic diagnosis and treatment

Experience

· 1+ year of first assist experience

· Must have endovascular vein harvesting experience

Education and Licensure Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • NCCPA Board certified or board eligible
  • California medical license (or eligible to obtain)
  • Prior experience with Epic EMR is helpful
  • ACLS certification
  • DEA

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time

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