Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Lehigh Valley Health Network

4 days ago

Allentown, PennsylvaniaFull TimeSurgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lehigh Valley Health Network as a Cardiothoracic Surgery PA – ICU Coverage in United States. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience.

Key Responsibilities

include: managing post cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, ECMO, LVAD, bedside procedures, and assisting in inpatient practice needs.

Perform initial evaluation, history, and physical examination of all assigned patients.

Placement of invasive monitoring lines including central venous catheters, dialysis lines, and arterial access.

Participate in ongoing education, quality, and research projects.

Requirements

All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.

Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations,.

Benefits & Compensation

Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Lehigh Valley Health Network as a Cardiothoracic Surgery PA – ICU Coverage.

Key Skills

Cardiothoracic SurgeryICU ExperiencePatient CareECMOLVADBedside ProceduresInvasive MonitoringCentral Venous CathetersDialysis LinesArterial AccessPatient EducationQuality ImprovementResearch ParticipationTeam CollaborationClinical Evaluation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant at Lehigh Valley Health Network a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at Lehigh Valley Health Network 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 Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiothoracic Surgery, ICU Experience, Patient Care, ECMO, LVAD, Bedside Procedures, Invasive Monitoring, Central Venous Catheters. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant will manage post-operative care for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, including ECMO and LVAD management. Responsibilities also include performing bedside procedures and participating in ongoing education and quality improvement projects.

Benefits package: Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage, CME Time and Allowance, Relocation Assistance, Starting Bonus Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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