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Physician Assistant Critical Care Intensivist - Heart & Vasc

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We are currently seeking experienced Physician Assistant candidates for an intensivist position in The Heart and Vascular Institute Critical Care Unit (HVICCU). Our 30-bed unit currently consists of: Intensivists and Advanced Practice Providers providing 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days per year management of cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, cardiology, interventional and mechanical circulatory support patients; including those who have undergone cardiac surgical procedures such as CABG, valve surgery, LVADS, ECMO, and cardiac transplantation. Responsibilities

APPs are responsible for direct critical care patient management in the HVICCU. This includes management of complex therapies such as: IABP, Impella, VADs, ECMO, CRRT, Respiratory Ventilators, Inotropes, Vasopressors, Vasoactive Intravenous Medications. Actively participates in daily rounds on patients during post-operative phases of care, performs assessments, and makes medical management plan revisions in collaboration with physicians, consulted services, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams. Performs procedures including placement of A-line, central line, Swan-Ganz catheter, removal of IABP, chest tubes and cardiac pacer wires. Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of employment; National Certification in State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Details

Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.0 Shift: Varied Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes Hours: 7am to 7pm, 7pm to 7am Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at [emailprotected] for additional information. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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