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Hoag Health System

Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery

Hoag Health System, Newport Beach, California, us, 92659

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Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Job Description Hoag Health, the top‑ranked health system in Orange County, CA is seeking a full‑time Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing team in beautiful Newport Beach, CA. As a PA in our Thoracic Surgery department, you will play a vital role in assisting our team of surgeons and staff in providing exceptional care to patients with thoracic conditions.

Highlights:

Full time position

Location: Newport Beach, CA

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Outpatient role with occasional inpatient duties including first assist support, rounding, consultations and discharges

Competitive compensation package inclusive of a base guaranteed salary

Comprehensive benefits for provider and dependents: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plan with employer contribution

Generous paid time off policy

CME stipend

Experienced Team including Cardiothoracic Surgeons, APP’s and seasoned support staff

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Thoracic Surgery PA assists the supervising surgeon in the operating room, but also plays an integral role in the global management of patients undergoing cardiothoracic, vascular, or aortic surgery.

Includes all aspects of peri-operative care from performing patient histories and daily rounds to invasive surgical procedures, including the critical retrieval of vascular tissue in coronary bypass procedures.

Competitive candidates must have extensive knowledge of artificial cardiac devices, ventilators and the pharmacologic effects of vasoactive/cardiotonic drugs.

The PA also provides patient care expertise in the postoperative acute care units, step-down units and regular floors.

First assist in the O.R., participate in aortic clinic, endovascular vein harvesting.

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Thoracic Surgery PA or Surgical PA required.

Active CA Physician Assistant License in good standing.

Graduate from an accredited PA program.

Knowledge of Epic EMR preferred.

Experience working in a hospital setting is preferred.

Excellent communication skills for effective patient interaction and education.

Ability to be adaptable based on program needs preferred.

Contact:

steven.yi@hoag.org

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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