Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Job at HCA Healthcare in Reston, VA

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

• Surgical first assist/and vein harvests in the OR and performs procedures at the beside as described by the surgical physician assistant core privileges.
• Gathers pertinent information, interviews patients and performs physical examinations on patients within established standards of care and practice.
• Writes orders including diagnostic tests and medication, after consultationwith the appropriate physician to accomplish a long-term plan of care.
• Need to be self-sufficient, and fairly autonomous in rounding on step-down patients and seeing office patients.
• Dictates history, physicals and surgical consults promptly, daily assessments.
• Performs daily assessments of patients as directed by the physicians, to include relevant interval history, physical exam and review of objective data and records in medical record.
• Provides backup for clinical emergencies when the rounding physician is not immediately available during regular daytime hours.
• Ideal candidate should be flexible, affable, creative, energetic, compassionate, and a team player.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, physicians and administration

• Hospital employment offering competitive compensation and full benefits package
• 401K with company contribution
• CME allowance and days off
• Health/life/dental insurance
• Paid malpractice

• Cardiac rehabilitation programs
• State-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs
• Electrophysiology programs
• Advanced surgical suites

• Draw on data from millions of patient encounters, so treatment plans are guided by strong evidence
• Share best practices and support across facilities
• Deliver the type of care patients need, when and where they need it

• Reston Hospital Center is a 243-bed, full-service facility and medical campus that serves Northern Virginia, the most populous area in state of Virginia, currently with 2.6 million residents
• Reston Hospital Center is home to the most comprehensive robotic surgery program in the Mid-Atlantic region, offering a full range of medical services, 24-hour emergency care, including Level II Trauma, a Level III NICU that partners with neonatologists from Children’s National Medical Center, a highly-regarded spine and orthopedic center, and comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services
• Reston Hospital is continuously recognized by Healthgrades in the Top 5% of hospitals for patient safety and was named #1 in the state of Virginia in 2024 for surgical care and overall orthopedic services and #2 in the state for joint replacement
• A staple of the Reston area since 1986, the hospital is the perfect mix of a community hospital feel and state-of-the-art services with the dedicated leadership, medical staff, and board of trustees invested in the facility’s strategic growth, new talent acquisition, and high-quality, compassionate patient care