Contingent Cardiothoracic Surgery PA First Assist

Job Description Summary

The Physician Assistant works in collaboration with the physician in the hospital-based inpatient setting working with critically ill and injured patients serving as a Surgery First Assist in cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery. Performs very invasive procedures and requires high level of independent clinical decision-making.

• Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with physician.
• Assesses and evaluates patients, H&Ps, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, etc.
• Assists in diagnostic and invasive procedures.
• Pre-operative and post-operative care, writes orders, discharges, etc.
• Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives.
• In the hospital the PA needs a Supervisory Physician Agreement submitted to the Medical Board of Ohio yearly review w Practice to submit to State Medical Boar d .
• Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her supervisory agreement and delineation of privileges.

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)

• Must have a Physician Assistant Certificate to Practice in Ohio and maintain this Certification from the State Medical Board of Ohio.
• Must have and maintain a current Certification from a national certifying body (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) and maintain this Certification .
• Must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program.
• Must have CPR Certification endorsed by the American Heart Association.

• Work Shift:
  
  Day
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  As Needed
• Department: CTS Grant

Join us!

... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ohio Health is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Ohio Health does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment