Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery ICU

Sutter Health

8 days ago

United States$178k–250kFull TimeSurgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery 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

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.

Requirements

LIVER TRANSPLANT: ◦ Inserts central venous jugular/subclavian catheters or Swan

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

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Key Skills

Patient assessmentSurgical assistanceCritical thinkingElectronic health recordsEpicMedical terminologyAnatomyPhysiologyPatient educationDiagnostic test interpretationClinical pathwaysCommunicationInterpersonal skillsLeadershipMentoringTherapeutic procedures

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Position Insights

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery 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 United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Surgical assistance, Critical thinking, Electronic health records, Epic, Medical terminology, Anatomy, Physiology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

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

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

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