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Cardiothoracic Surgery ST. Chris - Physician Assistant

Tower Health

#Flexible Schedule #Problem Solving #Patient Care #Healthcare #BLS Certification #Physician Assistant #Time Management #Competitive Compensation #Communication Skills #Team Collaboration #CME #Malpractice Insurance

Full Time On Site 5-10 yrsPosted 7 months agoCloses Nov 13

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

The Physician Assistant will primarily assist in the operating room and help with pre and post-operative patient care. They will also be involved in building a new cardiovascular surgical program and will be required to be on call with a flexible schedule.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have surgical experience as a first assist on cardiac surgery cases, with congenital cardiac surgery experience preferred. A bachelor's degree and relevant certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NCCPA are required.

bachelor degreeTime ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingBLS CertificationPatient CareACLS CertificationCardiac SurgeryNCCPA CertificationSurgical ExperienceFirst AssistPA LicensePost Op Care

Job description

Job Summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking an experienced NP or PA to join our Cardiovascular Team. OR Experience needed.

Highlights

Primarily first assist in the OR Help with Pre and Post Op Patient care Building a new CV Surgical Program On Call will be required with flexible call schedule Must have surgical experience as a first assist on cardiac surgery cases Congenital Cardiac surgery first assist experience preferred
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Offer: Competitive compensation package Sign on Bonus Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match. Malpractice insurance & tail coverage Paid time-off allowance Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking Relocation Assistance CME time and money Supportive health system to advance goals Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875 St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. With more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children combines topnotch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology; Ear, Nose and Throat; Gastroenterology; Oncology; and Orthopedics. It houses the only Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and has been recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
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Community: Philadelphia located between New York and Washington D.C, is considered to be the birthplace of the United States. The Constitution was debated here in Philadelphia in what is now the Independence Hall. The nearby Liberty Bell Center is home to the famous two-thousand-pound bell which became a symbol of freedom. The National Constitution Center also tells the story of 1920s prohibition. Learn more about Al Capone and other famous former inmates at the Eastern State Penitentiary. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the country's largest museums, is not to be missed. At Fairmount Park, discover outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, as well as the Smith Memorial Arch dedicated to Civil War heroes. Attractions for kids include Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in America. Meet more animals at the Academy of Natural Sciences or enjoy fun and educational interactive displays at the Please Touch Museum.

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Websites: St. Christopher’s
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Lisa
Wortman
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Number: 484-628-0556
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Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org #STC

Qualifications

Education Requirements 4 year/Bachelor's Degree Experience Relevant Experience Certification and Licensure BLS Certification ACLS Certification NCCPA Certification PA Physician Assistant License

Overview

Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.
With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St.
Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health.
The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024.
In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs.
For more information, visit towerhealth.org