Physician Assistant - Inpatient Perioperative Cardiac Surgery, Day/Night split

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career as a Inpatient Perioperative Cardiac Surgery - Physician Assistant? Look no further than BJC! At Barnes Jewish Hospital you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most cutting-edge technology the market has to offer! Join our cardiac surgery team managing adult patients across CABG, valve, aortic, MCS, and transplant care. As a primary inpatient provider, you'll practice at the top of your license with strong physician collaboration, clinical autonomy, and exposure to advanced cardiovascular cases.

Position Details:

• 3x12s | Rotating day/night shifts (option for straight nights or rotation)
• Lead inpatient perioperative management of cardiac surgery patients
• Perform assessments, develop treatment plans and manage acute care needs
• Coordinate care with surgeons, fellows and interdisciplinary teams
• Manage orders and interpret labs, imaging and cardiac monitoring
• Document H&P's, progress notes and discharges
• Educate patients and support safe transitions of care

Preferred Experience

• Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Medicine, Critical Care, Adv Heart Failure, Heart Transplantation & Mechanical Circulatory Support

$$ Sign-On Bonus eligibility $$

• New grad PA's $5000
• 1-5 years $7500
• 5+ years $10,000

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For questions about the position, please contact Michael.Moscketti@bjc.or

Overview

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Physician Assistant (Hospitalist) utilizes a high degree of knowledge, skill, and competence to deliver inpatient care in a hospital setting. This position assesses, diagnoses, and initiates a patient care treatment plan within the scope of a formal physician collaborative practice agreement. In this position, patient care is performed with considerable independence, guided by physician-approved protocols, and evaluated through chart review, consultations, and the observation of results under the general medical direction of their collaborating Hospitalist physician.

Responsibilities

Participates in professional developmentManages the health care of patient populations with compassion through advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. Prescriptive responsibilities are reviewed by collaborative physician.Coordinates the care of patient populations, in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician, to ensure promotion of health and wellness through education of patients and families, coordination of services and placing referrals.Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined protocol in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor-PA Prog OR Master-PA

Experience

<2 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Physician Assistant

Preferred Requirements

Experience

2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer