Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery
70066BR
Cardiovascular Surgery
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Medical Staff and Education
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
The Physician Assistant will be responsible for:
- Providing comprehensive healthcare services to congenital cardiac surgical patients.
- Performing pre-op evaluations, consultations, assist in surgical consenting and teaching.
- Daily rounds on ICU patients and coverage of surgical ICU emergencies and procedures.
- Developing post-op care plans and preparing patients and families for discharge.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
To qualify, you must have:
- A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Prefer a minimum of 1 year of cardiac surgery operating room and/or critical care experience.
- Possess a solid medical knowledge base for cardiopulmonary critical care medicine with an interest in congenital cardiac anomalies.
- Possess critical thinking skills and adaptability on a busy cardiac surgery service.
- Communication skills to work collaboratively with medical and surgical colleagues, staff and trainees.
- A current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Physician Assistant.
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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