Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgical ICU

Sutter Health

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Sacramento, California$178K - $250KFull TimeCritical Care

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Physician Assistant – Cardiovascular Surgical ICU in United States. We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician.

Key Responsibilities

may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting.

Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Job Description: These Principal Accountabilities,.

Requirements

Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of physician.

Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.

Administers or orders diagnostic tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.

Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $178K - $250K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

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Key Skills

Patient assessmentSurgical assistanceDiagnostic test interpretationPatient managementWound careSuturingClinical documentationHealth educationPerformance improvementSurgical anatomyCentral venous catheter insertionThoracentesisParacentesisLumbar punctureCardiovascular surgical careLiver transplant support

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgical ICU at Sutter Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Critical Care physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Critical Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Critical Care position at Sutter Health is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Compensation Analysis

Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $179k to $250k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Sacramento, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Surgical assistance, Diagnostic test interpretation, Patient management, Wound care, Suturing, Clinical documentation, Health education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will assess, diagnose, and implement medical care for cardiovascular and liver transplant patients in collaboration with physicians. Responsibilities include performing therapeutic procedures, assisting in surgical operations, and managing patient transitions across the care ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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