Minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience as surgical first assist in cardiothoracic operating room. Experience with endoscopic vein harvesting preferred.
Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving.- Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.- Serve on call as required
Salary
Minimum per diem fixed rate $106/hour
Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery, Per Diem, Day at Valleyhealth
Job Location
The Valley Health System-Ridgewood
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Benefits
Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesEEO StatementHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
Position Summary
In a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical expertise to assigned patient populations to ensure the delivery of high quality care. Scope of practice will encompass:
* Expert clinical practice
* Expert guidance and coaching of patients and families and other healthcare providers
* Research
* Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems)
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or holds a current Registered Professional Nurse license and a Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program/Masters Degree with Certification as a RNFA- Current national board certification as physician assistant or nurse practitioner - Holds a valid current NJ physician assistant license or RN license and APN license - Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered- BCLS, ACLS certification and CALS certification (may be obtained after hire)- Bedside Ultrasound Course completion (may be obtained after hire)
Valleyhealth · The Valley Health System-ridgewood