Cardiothoracic PA opening in Kingsport, TN
Johnson City 20m; Knoxville 95m

Our organization has a robust Cardiothoracic surgery program as part of a greater organization providing comprehensive cardiac care. Seeking a Physicians Assistant Medical Center campus program.

Full-time, Employed
Our team of 3 surgeons performs a full spectrum of cardiac, thoracic, and major vascular surgery as well as closely collaborating with our cardiology colleagues for structural heart care.
Triage, assessment, and coordination of care for cardiothoracic surgical patients
Assisting the surgeons in areas of clinical practice under direct/indirect supervision as appropriate for his/her training and experience.
Surgical wound closure First assist on cardiac and thoracic surgical cases
Harvesting saphenous vein and radial artery conduits
Removal of chest tubes, Swan-Ganz catheters, pacemaker wires, drains, sutures/staples, and intra-aortic balloon pumps
Assist and perform thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and chest tube management, placement of central lines and arterial catheters.
Provide wound care.
Intensive care management of postoperative surgical patients
Participate in cost containment and quality improvement activities and gathering of data.
Participate in call rotation with 1:3 call responsibility, including nights and weekends.
Working with a surgical team for Preoperative evaluation, consultation and preparation for surgery.
In hospital postoperative care.
Outpatient post discharge care.
Participate in divisional research activities.
Act as a liaison between surgeons and patients/families.
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K

Qualifications

Prefer a minimum of 2 years of experience with 1 year of surgery, preferably cardiac and/or thoracic surgery.
Experience in cardiac surgery patient management in an ICU setting.
Requires active state license, valid DEA, and current BLS training.
The successful candidate will hold a Masters Degree in a certified PA program along with NCCPA board certification