About this opportunity
RCM Health Care Services lists this Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic Surgery opportunity in oceanside, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant – First Assist
Compensation: $76.05 – $92.05 per hour
Location: Oceanside, NY (Long Island)
Position Summary
A leading Long Island Level II Trauma Center is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to support its open-heart surgery program. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly respected cardiovascular surgical team in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
The PA will play a critical role in managing patient care across the perioperative continuum, including surgical assisting and clinical coordination. This position requires strong clinical judgment, cardiac surgery experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively while providing leadership and mentorship within the PA team.
Responsibilities
Schedule/Shift: Full-time position with 12.5-hour day shifts
Key Duties
Assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including serving as first assist in open-heart surgeries
Manage perioperative patient care, including assessments, diagnostics, and treatment planning in collaboration with physicians
Order and interpret labs and imaging, and prescribe medications within scope of practice
Collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical and clinical teams to support comprehensive patient care
Provide leadership and mentorship to PA team members while maintaining accurate EMR documentation
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant Program (Master’s preferred)
Licensure and Certifications
Active New York State Physician Assistant License
NCCPA Certification
DEA Registration
BLS and ACLS certifications
NYS Infection Control Certification
Skills
Recent operating room experience required
Experience as a Cardiothoracic Surgery First Assist preferred
Vessel harvesting experience strongly preferred
Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
About Us
RCM Healthcare Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates reach their career and life goals. We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.
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Worksite address
oceanside, NY, 11572, US
Who can apply
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