Sutter Health·Oakland, California
The Physician Assistant assesses, diagnoses, plans, and implements medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, providing health care services, and ensuring continuity of care.
Our cardiac program is supported by approximately 20 cardiologists and 3 cardiothoracic surgeons.
Work collaboratively under the supervision of on-site cardiologists Provide comprehensive inpatient cardiac care, including: Pre-procedure evaluations Post-procedure evaluations Managing cardiac discharges and coordinating with the hospitalist team Follow-up inpatient assessments Evaluating new inpatient or Emergency Department consults Triage of urgent and emergent cardiac patients Participation in the post-cardiac-discharge Transition of Care Clinic EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Master's: Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE NP-California Nurse Practitioner by California Department of Consumer Affairs NP-F - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing RN-California Registered Nurse BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification required based on the department requirements TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 5 years of recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology. Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations. Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record. Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI). Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS: PA-Physician Assistant CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 1 year in Cardiac Surgical Experience. 1 year of Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH) 2 years of recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates knowledge of patient care guidelines/policy as evidenced by quality of documentation. Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC. Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising. Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: As Needed
Market context
California cardiothoracic surgery teams often look for Physician Assistants with accredited PA training, relevant certifications, and experience in cardiac surgical settings, including vein harvesting. These roles can be competitive because they require operating-room readiness, strong collaboration with surgeons, and comfort with high-acuity perioperative care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and highlight any cardiac surgery experience in your application.
Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $204,630.40 to $296,691.20 / annual salary The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Candidates must be graduates from an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold relevant certifications. Experience in cardiac surgical settings and vein harvesting is preferred.
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