Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA)

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Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA), UHS Wilson Medical Center United Health Services is seeking a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiothoracic 04 department at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. This position is benefits eligible. Shift: Day Hours per week: 40 Salary range: Depends on Experience Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA) / Overview Key Responsibilities and Expectations UHS is seeking an experienced physician assistant (PA) to join our growing cardiothoracic surgery service line. Position Responsibilities : Coordinate patient care. Counsel patients about concerns under the direction of the supervising physician(s). Round on patients admitted to the hospital; review care plans with nursing staff as established by our physicians. Assist in the operating room. Vein Harvest experience required. Perform physical assessments on patients and complete patient histories. Complete discharge summaries. Order medications, treatments, labs, etc. Be available for call about patient conditions according to the pre-established schedule. Includes holiday responsibilities. Other duties as determined by the supervising physician(s). Education and Skills Required: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA). Current licensure with the state of New York as a physician assistant (PA). Completion of an accredited PA program. Master of Science in Physician Assistant related field Good verbal and written communication skills. Focused, collaborative environment providing state-of-the-art Cardiothoracic Surgery services including: VA and VV ECMO, IABP and Impella VADS Growing TAVR and Minimally Invasive Valve Program On pump, Off Pump, Hybrid and MICS CABG program Comprehensive Minimally Invasive Thoracic and Foregut Surgery Program United Health Services Hospitals is a family of health service organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective health care system. A not-for-profit organization, located in the Southern Tier of Upstate New York with Primary and Specialty Care offices in many locations throughout Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties. Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, United Health Services Hospitals employs more than 6,000 people. As a teaching hospital, affiliated with the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY and the Binghamton University Health Sciences Center, United Health Services Hospitals trains over 75 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs. Salary: $150,500 - $175,600 annually