Job Details: Physician Assistant, CardioThoracic Surgery

Description: ViaHealth is a family of health care providers that delivers compassionate care to improve the quality of life of the people and communities we serve.
Our vision is to be the premier community integrated health care system for the Greater Rochester region. As a team of physicians and health care providers we will continue to be recognized and accountable for the quality of our health care services, our caring staff, the strength of our educational programs and the efficient and economical way we deliver health care services.
Physician Assistant, CardioThoracic Surgery

- Functions as a first assistant for the attending physician in the Operating Room during intraoperative procedures.

- Obtains and performs physical examinations on patients within our cardiovascular service.

- Performs patient assessment as per policies and protocols.

- Writes progress notes and orders care modalities daily in accordance with department procedures in collaboration with the attending physician.

- Performs procedures as needed in accordance with department procedures and protocols, in collaboration with the attending physician.

- Re-evaluates patient immediately when there is a change in patient condition per department procedures and protocols.

- Requests consults and ancillary services at the request of the attending as documented in the patient chart.

- Interprets and documents results of lab, radiological studies, etc with 100% accuracy according to procedures and protocols.

- Notifies attending physician of important findings according to department procedures before the end of the working day.

- Attends ancillary staff meetings related to patient care as needed.

Requirements:
Current certification (or Board Eligible) from NCCPA is required and ACLS provider is desirable. A minimum of two years acute care experience working as a P.A. is preferred. Demonstrated clinical excellence and teaching skills are strongly preferred. Prior experience within a cardiothoracic operating room and intensive care unit is preferred, interest in acute care is required.

In addition to a competitive benefits and compensation program, ViaHealth recognizes people as valued resources and invests in their growth and education. We also value the resources that our community has invested in us and are committed to responsibly managing them to meet the needs of the people we serve.
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Posting Date: Sep 15 08