Main Line Health·Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic tasks under the supervision of a surgeon to provide comprehensive pre, post, and operative care. Act as a patient advocate and liaison between patients and physicians within the Cardiothoracic ICU.
Make an Impact!
Mending broken hearts is at the core of being a Physician Assistant PA-C in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
As a Physician Assistant, you will work under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon, performing diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to allow the physician to extend their services through the more effective use of knowledge in to establish diagnosis and to plan and implement therapy.
You will have a major role being a patient's advocate in the medical system serving as a confidant, advisor, and liaison between patients and physicians.
Your expertise will be utilized in all aspects of care: pre, post and operative care.
Develop and Grow your Career! Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.
Join the Team! Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.
You are eligible for up to 240 hours of paid time off per year based on your Full or Part Time status. We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free! Main Line Health Care will provide a stipend to its employed Advanced Practice Providers for use toward continuing professional education (CME and/or CE) expenses and specialty societies and professional associations.
1. Two (2) years recent experience in cardiothoracic surgery preferred. 2. Recent Board eligible graduate acceptable.
1. Bachelor of Science degree in a physical science from an accredited institution required. 2. Must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant program. 3. Must complete courses of training for both basic and advanced cardiac life support.
Must be certified or eligible for certification by the NCCPA (National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants) and Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Education and Licensure
Requires a Bachelor of Science in physical science and graduation from an accredited physician assistant or surgical assistant program. Must be NCCPA certified or eligible and licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Education and Licensure.
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