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Description The Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgery serves under the general clinical supervision of Medical Director and is responsible for providing comprehensive care to cardiothoracic patients. Key responsibilities include assisting in the operating room, coordinating patient care throughout the continuum of hospitalization, providing patient and family education, developing discharge plans, and delivering detailed discharge instructions to facilitate a smooth transition from admission through discharge. Additional responsibility includes collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
Salary range: $98.65/hourly
Qualifications CA PA License required. National Board Certification required
Graduated from an accredited PA program required (Master's degree in PA program preferred)
Minimum of 2 year's experience preferred, including assisting in CT surgeries, EVH and endo radial artery harvesting - preferred
Previous relevant CT surgical PA experience - required
Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology - required
Skill in physical assessment and nursing care of cardiac surgery patients - required
Skill in teaching - required
Knowledge, skill, and ability to perform patient history and physical assessment - required
Skill and ability in written and verbal communication - required
Knowledge of interdisciplinary resources needed to coordinate patient care and facilitate referral - required
Skill in removal of chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, and sutures/staples - required
Knowledge and skill in BLS and ACLS - certifications required
Knowledge and skill in wound care and treatment - required
Skill in organizing and prioritizing - required
Ability to read, interpret, apply and/or follow physician orders, policies and procedures, and written/verbal instructions - required
Knowledge of UCLA policies and procedures-preferred
Ability to work varying shifts-required
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