Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

• Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
• Be part of an exceptional health care experience.
• Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
• LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S.
• News & World Report for 23 consecutive years.
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• These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
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Specialty

• The award-winning physicians at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute are all board-certified, many having served fellowships or received additional training with leading programs. Our expert clinicians utilize continuing medical education to further research and enhance collaboration, leading to better patient outcomes. Non-surgical 13-hour shift position for coverage of the 11-bed cardiothoracic surgery ICU (Open Heart Unit). Shift will rotate, 2 weeks days/2 weeks nights, with 2 weekends per month. Work in conjunction with the attending cardiothoracic surgeon, and non-surgical providers, for medical care of cardiothoracic surgical patients.
• Duties include: managing post cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, ECMO, LVAD, bedside procedures, and assisting in inpatient practice needs. Perform initial evaluation, history, and physical examination of all assigned patients. Placement of invasive monitoring lines including central venous catheters, dialysis lines, and arterial access. Participate in ongoing education, quality, and research projects. Contribute to service-related databases as indicated. Participate in education of patients and families during their inpatient course. By joining the team at the Heart and Vascular Institute, you’ll be joining our team of innovative clinicians. LVHN was the region’s first to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is recognized as a center for performing complex mitral valve repair surgery.