Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Job at University of Toledo Physicians in Toledo, OH

University of Toledo Physicians' mission is to improve the human condition through excellence in patient care and medical discovery. Representing more than 200 physicians, UT Physicians are leaders in clinical care, research and education of the future physicians, providing care in a wide range of medical specialties, from the most complex diagnoses and treatments to primary care for the entire family. The primary site of inpatient care services is at the University of Toledo Medical Center, but many of our physicians’ practice at hospitals and medical offices throughout the region. 

A Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) assists cardiothoracic surgeons in caring for patients with heart and lung conditions. Their duties encompass a wide range of tasks, including patient evaluation, surgical assistance, and post-operative care. This role will be on a rotation schedule, 3 to 4 days per week, with a shared call rotation among providers in the department.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing patients for discharge, including explaining discharge instructions, providing medication education, and arranging follow-up appointments.
  
• Providing wound care, managing medications, and ensuring proper patient recovery.
• Monitoring patients in the ICU and on the floor post-surgery.
• Maintaining patient records, scheduling surgeries, and managing patient admissions.
• Educating patients, families, and other staff on various aspects of care
• Communicating effectively with the surgical team, nurses, and other specialists.
• Assisting in the placement and removal of chest tubes, catheters, and arterial lines.
• Conduct endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting
• First Assisting the surgeon during cardiac and thoracic procedures (CABG, valve, aortic and VATS)
• Ensuring patients are prepared for surgery, including ordering necessary supplies, managing medications, and educating patients on pre-operative instructions.
• Explaining procedures, risks, and expected outcomes to patients and their families.
• Conducting thorough medical histories, physical examinations, and ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests (like X-rays, lab work, ECGs) to assess patient suitability for surgery.

Required Qualifications: 

• Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience as a Physician Assistant in Cardiothroacic Surgery
• Certifications/Licensure:
• National Certification as a Physician Assistant
• Ohio State Medical Board to practice as a Physician Assistant
• BLS Certified
• ATLS Certified
• Eligible to obtain and/or maintain a Certificate to Prescribe/DEA

Benefits: 

• Eligibility for health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage through the University of Toledo
• Retirement Benefits, including pension plan with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Sick Leave, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• UT provided Tuition Fee Waiver Program
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• UTP opts out of FICA, reducing the employee's payroll taxes
  

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work flexible hours, shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Tolerate a busy environment that requires constant interaction with patients, employees, students, residents, and physicians.
• Requires prolonged walking and standing. Occasional lifting of patients sometimes over 200 pounds.
• Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 30 pounds is required. 
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range and manual dexterity.
• Requires the ability to operate various types of office equipment, including but not limited to: personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment on a daily basis.
• Must be able to work effectively both with internal and external customers in stressful situations.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.

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