Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Surgery Job at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN

*****THIS IS A NIGHT POSITION, WORKING MONDAY-THURSDAY 7PM-7AM*****

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular Surgery - Full-Time

This is a fantastic opportunity for new graduate Physician Assistant seeking a supportive and enriching environment to start their career. Our practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive training and a nurturing atmosphere, ensuring a smooth transition into your professional role. Apply today to become a part of our team and experience the professional and personal benefits of living and working in Memphis, TN.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Functions as a conduit for all patient-care related information between attending physician, consultants, house staff, nursing, and other ancillary staff. Determines and relays to other providers, as appropriate, modified treatment plans and/or other interventions.
• Performs daily patient rounding and follow-up for cardiac surgical patients including physical examination, and diagnostic/therapeutic intervention(s). Orders routine laboratory and diagnostic studies, medications, and consultations for patients on the service, to be co-signed within 24 hours by a physician involved in the patient's care. Documents on a daily basis in the permanent medical record the patient status and further plan based on interpreted data.
• Provides first-level response to acute changes in patient status or complications, and initiates appropriate measures.
• Elicits a detailed history, performs physical examinations, writes assessments and orders, and presents pertinent data for all cardiac surgical admissions.
• Plans and executed all coordinated elements of the patient discharge.
• Performs and/or assists the physician staff in requirements for hemodynamic monitoring and overall preparation of the patient for surgery.
• Performs the skills as outlined in the Cardiac Surgery physician assistant delineation of privileges (i.e. removal of chest tubes/pacing wires, arterial line placement, central line placement, Foley catheter placement, etc). *Not an exhaustive list and congruent with competency/skill level.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Must have completed an accredited, formal education program.
• Must have passed a National exam such as the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination, administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and be currently licensed by the state.
• DEA or DEA eligible is required.
  

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• One to two years of Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner experience is preferred but not required.