Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery

Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery

85221BR

Cardiovascular Surgery

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Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Category

Advanced Practice Provider,

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Pay Range

$124800.00-$200262.40 Annual

Office/Site Location

Boston

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary

Join the world-renowned Department of Cardiac Surgery at Boston Children's Hospital, part of the Benderson Family Heart Center, where expert multidisciplinary teams provide advanced surgical care for infants, children, and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physician Assistant to work within a high-acuity, high-volume congenital cardiac surgery program known for innovation, exceptional outcomes, and collaborative, patient- and family-centered care. The PA will play a critical role assisting in the operating room and working collaboratively in the ICU.

Key Responsibilities

• Function as a first assist in complex cardiac surgical procedures
• Provide comprehensive care to patients undergoing congenital cardiac surgery across inpatient and perioperative settings
• Perform preoperative evaluations, consultations, and patient/family education, including surgical consent discussions
• Participate in daily rounds in the Cardiac ICU and respond to urgent/emergent clinical situations
• Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams in developing and implementing postoperative care plans
• Support discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions of care for patients and families
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within a highly specialized cardiac program

Schedule: Clinical schedule will include a combination of operating room time, ICU coverage and perioperative outpatient care determined by service needs.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Experience

• Prefer a minimum of 1 year of surgical first assisting exerience. Prefer candidates with cardiac surgical experience adult or pediatric.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and critical care management
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and ability to manage complex, high-acuity patients
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced academic surgical environment

Licensure/Certifications

• Current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Physician Assistant

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The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children's Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children's Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.

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