UofL Health, an academic health system in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a seasoned Physician Assistant to join our growing team in Cardiovascular Surgery. The Physician Assistant will assist the surgeon during thoracic or cardiovascular procedures by performing duties such as tissue retraction, insertion of tubes and intravenous lines, or closure of surgical wounds. The ideal candidate will be skilled in endoscopic vein harvesting. Additionally, the provider will perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate quality patient care.The appropriate candidate should demonstrate an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and take responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.To be considered for a base salary starting at $175,000 annually, you must be a seasoned CT Surgery PA with prior vein harvesting and cardiothoracic surgery experience.
Experience
Previous professional experience in cardiothoracic surgery with an emphasis in vein harvesting is strongly preferred
Licensure
Must hold or obtain a valid Physician Assistant license in Kentucky.
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are required
Responsibilities
Assist with various cardiac procedures, including emergency procedures, demonstrating versatility and competency.
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure.Under physician supervision, the PA will be expected to drape the patient within the surgeons guidelines.
Assist in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and applications of appropriate surgical instruments, placement of ties and suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by the surgeon.Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to the procedure.
Assist in retracting tissues per the surgeons directive and use electrocautery, clamps, ligation, and be comfortable with the cutting of tissue.Help with placement of drains and drainage sutures. Closure of all wound layers (fascia, subcutaneous, skin ) as per the surgeons directive.
Procurement/harvest of the saphenous vein and/or radial artery by endoscopic and open methods. Prepare a vein or artery as a conduit with clips, ties, and/or sutures.
Monitor the patients vital signs, anesthesia levels, and physiological responses throughout the procedure.
Communicate with surgeons and referring providers about care rendered and/or management plans.Management of post-operative cardiac surgery patients in the post-op clinic. Coordinate patient and family education while facilitating seamless discharge planning to ensure a safe transition of care.
Write, update, and manage daily surgical progress notes for CVICU and step-down patients in collaboration with attending physicians, ensuring comprehensive documentation of physicals, interval histories, and care plans.
Oversee prescriptions written for medication, blood tests, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
Collaborate with physicians in patient assessments, identifying deviations and treatment plans for health problems and continued follow up. Request consultations from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
Knowledge of CPR or open cardiac massage and other such procedures as requested.
Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct. Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times. Obtain necessary CEUs to maintain all certification(s).
Submit timely and accurate billing for services rendered.
10k relocation bonus
Paid time off
Retirement plans, full health, dental and vision benefits and more
Free tuition to the University of Louisville for dependents
Affiliation with an academic health system - UofL Health
Interested candidates, please send your CV/cover letter to
Stephanie.Rogers@uoflhealth.org.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Louisville, KY
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Asepsisunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgeryunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Emergency Proceduresunmatched
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hemostasisunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Massage Therapyunmatched
Medical Testsunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Physician Assistantunmatched
Prescription Drugsunmatched
Privacy Controlsunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Retirement Planunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Thoracic Surgeryunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
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