Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity
Company: Trinity Health
Location: Mishawaka
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Saint Joseph Medical Group has an excellent full-time employment
opportunity for an experienced Physician Assistant to join a
Cardiothoracic Surgery program located in Mishawaka, Indiana.The
Cardiothoracic Surgery service averages over 300 surgeries each
year with about 150 being Cardiac related cases, with the practice
continuing to grow. A typical day will involve rounding in the
hospital followed by time spent in the Operating
Room.Responsibilities for this opportunity include assessment of
patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with
care plan and determining appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures within the scope of the PA license and/or certification.
The selected candidate will provide acute and chronic patient care
including, but not limited to, performing histories, physical
examinations, inpatient and outpatient consultations, completing
discharge summaries, monitoring therapies, and medications.Surgical
duties will include, but are not limited to, vein/artery harvesting
using the Maquet system and first assist duties. The provider will
also respond to emergencies including use of CPR and ACLS
protocols.Patient care includes chest tube removal, pacing wire
removal, Cardiac Rehab, nutritional needs, and wound care - suture
and staple removal, debridement, etc. The provider will interpret
and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures in consultation with the cardiovascular
surgeon and will participate in multi-disciplinary communication of
treatment plans with cardiovascular surgeons, referring physicians,
nursing staff, respiratory staff, cardiac rehab staff and
families.This facility utilizes Cerner EMR and providers are
responsible for documenting patient information and care. This
includes progress notes and formulating care plans.Candidates must
have Cardiothoracic Surgery experience.This is an exciting
opportunity for the right Physician Assistant to join Saint Joseph
Medical Group.RECRUITMENT PACKAGESaint Joseph Medical Group is
offering an excellent compensation and benefits package
including:
Keywords: Trinity Health, Lombard , Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity, Healthcare , Mishawaka, Illinois
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