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Deborah Heart and Lung Center

PA - Physician Assistant (Vascular Surgery)

Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Pemberton Heights, New Jersey, United States

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Overview

Position: Cardiothoracic Operating Room Physician Assistant with CT surgery experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong cardiothoracic surgery bypass, valve and aneurysm experience, in addition to endoscopic vein harvesting experience. As a surgical assistant PA, you will assist the cardiothoracic surgeon in the operating room in performing bypass, valve replacement/repair, aortic reconstruction, aneurysm repair and some minimally invasive approach procedures. This position will work directly with the cardiothoracic surgeon in the care of the surgical patient, pre-, intra-, and post-procedure and function on a rotation with two CT surgeons. Experience

Minimum 3-5 years PA experience and CT surgery background. Education

Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Licenses & Credentials

Required: Current NCCPA. Current BLS required and ACLS certification preferred CDS and DEA licenses required for Physician Assistants Approval of credentials and clinical privileges per Center procedure Skills

Able to harvest saphenous veins and radial arteries in addition to assisting in the operating room during cardiothoracic procedures. Prepares harvested vein/radial artery for coronary artery grafting including making and closing incisions. Assists attending surgeon as either a first or second assistant. Participates in fundamental operating room techniques including aseptic technique, tying knots, hemostasis, tissue handling, primary closure of sternotomies, leg incisions etc. Acts as a consultant to operating room personnel concerning cardiac surgery protocols and patient care as designated by the supervising physician. Hours

Full-time hours 80 per pay period Salary

The starting salary range for this position is $128,000 to $155,000 per year. Other details

When determining a team member\'s base rate, several factors may be considered (e.g., years of recent relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). About the Employer

At Deborah, healthcare is still about caring... for patients and team members. The benefits package includes healthcare coverage for team members in regularly budgeted positions of at least 30 hours per week, generous paid time-off, 401K matching contributions, tuition assistance, short and long term disability benefits, life insurance, meal discount, dependent care subsidy, adoption assistance and free parking. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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