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Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant
Opening in Lexington, Kentucky
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group
Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. We currently have 2 Cardiac Surgeons and 3 Physician Assistants. The ideal candidate has previous surgical experience and is eager to learn. Competitive salary, additional pay for call, bonus opportunities, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance if needed.
Highlights of Our Program
Inpatient-only position
Surgical/First Assist on OR cases
Harvesting veins for CABG procedures
Placing arterial lines and chest tubes
Schedule
Monday - Friday, with one weekend of rounding per month
Weekend call is paid in addition to base pay (session pay)
Call required for this position is 1:4
Expectation of call is for surgeries only, with a post-call day if called in for surgery
Common Procedures
Adult Cardiac Surgery
Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
Aortic Valve Surgery
Coronary Bypass Surgery
Minimally invasive Heart Surgery
Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement surgery
Open Heart Surgery
Valve Repair and Replacement Surgery
Major Aortic Surgery
Coronary Bypass
Beating Heart Cardiac Operations
Arrhythmia Surgery (The MAZE Operation)
Cardiac Assist Devices
Ventricular Restorative Procedures
Required Education, Credentials, Licenses (PA-C)
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program; meets the requirement for certification/re-certification.
Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state where work is being performed; completion of CME requirements.
Requires Certificate of Authority and Standard Care Arrangement with collaborating physician to practice as a physician assistant.
Saint Joseph Hospital Staff Membership & Privileges.
DEA Certificate with prescribing/dispensing privileges in the state where work is being performed.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Desirable Education, Credentials, Licenses
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Where You'll Work Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky is a leading healthcare provider in the region, offering a wide range of services including advanced surgical procedures and heart and vascular care.
Apply Today! Apply today to join our high-performing team.
Contact You may also connect with Kristin Boone, Physician and APP Recruiter, at kristin.boone@commonspirit.org or 502.350.8187 (cell).
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CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group
Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. We currently have 2 Cardiac Surgeons and 3 Physician Assistants. The ideal candidate has previous surgical experience and is eager to learn. Competitive salary, additional pay for call, bonus opportunities, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance if needed.
Highlights of Our Program
Inpatient-only position
Surgical/First Assist on OR cases
Harvesting veins for CABG procedures
Placing arterial lines and chest tubes
Schedule
Monday - Friday, with one weekend of rounding per month
Weekend call is paid in addition to base pay (session pay)
Call required for this position is 1:4
Expectation of call is for surgeries only, with a post-call day if called in for surgery
Common Procedures
Adult Cardiac Surgery
Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
Aortic Valve Surgery
Coronary Bypass Surgery
Minimally invasive Heart Surgery
Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement surgery
Open Heart Surgery
Valve Repair and Replacement Surgery
Major Aortic Surgery
Coronary Bypass
Beating Heart Cardiac Operations
Arrhythmia Surgery (The MAZE Operation)
Cardiac Assist Devices
Ventricular Restorative Procedures
Required Education, Credentials, Licenses (PA-C)
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program; meets the requirement for certification/re-certification.
Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state where work is being performed; completion of CME requirements.
Requires Certificate of Authority and Standard Care Arrangement with collaborating physician to practice as a physician assistant.
Saint Joseph Hospital Staff Membership & Privileges.
DEA Certificate with prescribing/dispensing privileges in the state where work is being performed.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Desirable Education, Credentials, Licenses
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Where You'll Work Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky is a leading healthcare provider in the region, offering a wide range of services including advanced surgical procedures and heart and vascular care.
Apply Today! Apply today to join our high-performing team.
Contact You may also connect with Kristin Boone, Physician and APP Recruiter, at kristin.boone@commonspirit.org or 502.350.8187 (cell).
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