Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery - OR

Cape Cod Healthcare

1 month ago

MassachusettsFull TimePhysician Assistant

No salary listed — Physician Assistant pays $124k median

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Cape Cod Healthcare as a Physician Assistant – Cardiac Surgery OR in United States.

Key Responsibilities

must demonstrate the ability to oversee a patient’s care plan and work autonomously and direct other members of the care team as directed by the attending surgeon Must attend surgical staff meeting, grand rounds, morbidity and mortality conference.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Cape Cod Healthcare as a Physician Assistant – Cardiac Surgery OR.

Key Skills

Cardiac SurgeryHemodynamics ManagementVasoactive MedicationsDrain ManagementChest Tube InsertionIntra-aortic Balloon Pump ManagementWound ManagementCentral Line InsertionThoracentesisPatient AssessmentOrder WritingTest InterpretationConsultationDischarge PlanningTeam LeadershipSurgical Care Team Oversight

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and hold current BLS and ACLS certifications, graduating from an AMA-approved PA program with NCCPA certification. Preferred experience is three to five years, and the role requires the ability to work rotating days, nights, and weekends.

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Position Insights

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at Cape Cod Healthcare 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Massachusetts.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiac Surgery, Hemodynamics Management, Vasoactive Medications, Drain Management, Chest Tube Insertion, Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Management, Wound Management, Central Line Insertion. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will manage post-cardiac surgery patient care, including daily rounds, implementing care plans autonomously under the attending surgeon, and overseeing the surgical care team for pre and post-operative needs. Responsibilities also include managing hemodynamics, performing cri...

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