10k Sign-on for Experienced CT Surgery Physician Assistant
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Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Primary Location:
JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMCAddress:
200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville KY 40202Shift:
Job Description Summary:
Assist the surgeon during a thoracic or cardiovascular operation by performing duties such as tissue retraction insertion of tubes and intravenous lines or closure of surgical wounds. Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.The Physician Assistant should demonstrate an advanced level of medical knowledge clinical and technical competency sound clinical judgment professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills timely and compliant documentation and take responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.
Job Description:
Qualifications
Experience:
- Previous professional experience in cardiothoracic surgery is preferred
Licensure:
- Must hold or obtain a valid Physician Assistant license in Kentucky.
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (required)
Responsibilities
- Assist various cardiac procedures including emergency procedures demonstrating versatility and competency.
- Must anticipate the needs of the surgeon and other team members with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure.
- Under physician supervision the PA will be expected to drape the patient within the surgeons guidelines.
- Assist in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure use and applications of appropriate surgical instruments placement of ties and suture ligatures application of chemical hemostatic agents or other measures as directed by the surgeon.
- Assist in retracting tissues per the surgeons directive.
- Use of electrocautery clamps ligation and cutting of tissue.
- Assist and/or placement of drains and drainage sutures. Closure of all wound layers ( fascia subcutaneous skin ) as per the surgeons directive.
- Procurement/harvest of the saphenous vein and/or radial artery by endoscopic and open methods. Prepare vein or artery as a conduit with clips ties and/or sutures.
- Monitor patients vital signs anesthesia levels and physiological responses throughout the procedure.
- Assist in the closure of all surgical sites and application of dressings.
- Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to the procedure
- Knowledge of CPR or open cardiac massage and other such procedures as requested
- Obtain necessary CEUs to maintain certification
- Assists in the transfer and positioning of patients as directed by the surgeon or the circulating nurse
- Handles various pharmaceutical agents in the field as added by physicians under the direction of the registered nurse
- Maintains compliance with all company policies procedures and standards of conduct
- Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Other job duties as assigned
- Provide comprehensive care in a medical practice/clinical setting in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
- Coordinate the education needs of patients and families.
- Facilitate and coordinate discharge planning.
- Communicate with surgeons and referring providers about care rendered and/or management plans.
- Submit timely and accurate billing for services rendered.
- Serve as a resource for nursing staff and other members of the health care team.
- Actively participate in conferences and presentations as well as other staff education including but not limited to quality improvement initiatives as directed.
- Participate in research activities in areas related to clinical specialty andin clinical data extraction.
- Maintain currency with all required compliance training programs and acommitment to professional growth and competency as a certified PA.
- Maintain currency with all hospital privileges licensures and certifications.
Additional Job Description:
Benefits
- 10k sign-on bonus
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans full health dental and vision benefits and more
- Free tuition to the University of Louisville for dependents
- Affiliation with an academic health system - UofL Health
Interested candidates please send your CV/cover letter to
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Physical Examinations
- Physiology Knowledge
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Dermal Fillers
- Medical Imaging
- Botox Experience
About Company
UofL Health provides comprehensive care at our UofL Health – UofL Hospital location in Louisville Ky. Learn more about UofL Health – UofL Hospital and the various services we provide.
