Physician Assistant - Nurse Practitioner - CV Surgery First Assist - FT

Ochsner Health

6 days ago

LouisianaFull TimeSurgery

Practice Authority in Louisiana

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ochsner Health as a Physician Assistant – CV Surgery – On-Call Required in United States. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Key Responsibilities

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.

It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education Required – Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved physician assistant training program.

Requirements

Picayune Earned 2022

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Ochsner Health as a Physician Assistant – CV Surgery – On-Call Required.

Key Skills

Physician AssistantNurse PractitionerCV SurgeryFirst AssistEmergency StabilizationPatient CareClinical Outcome MetricsMedical ManagementPreceptorshipCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsDecision MakingTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsBCLSNCCPA Certification

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Position Insights

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at Ochsner 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Louisiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, CV Surgery, First Assist, Emergency Stabilization, Patient Care, Clinical Outcome Metrics, Medical Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization, and perioperative care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities also include patient education, discharge planning, and maintaining clinical outcome metrics.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Professional Development, Patient Education, Staff Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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