Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery ICU

28 days ago
Sacramento, California$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

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $178K - $250K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Sutter Health as a Physician Assistant – Cardiovascular Surgery ICU.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedical diagnosisSurgical assistanceCritical thinkingElectronic health recordsEpicClinical pathwaysPatient educationWound careSuturingHemostasisInfection managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsMentoring
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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 Sacramento, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Medical diagnosis, Surgical assistance, Critical thinking, Electronic health records, Epic, Clinical pathways, Patient education. 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: Comprehensive Benefits Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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