Physician Assistant inpatient Cardiac Surgery Per Diem

Job Summary: Cardiac Surgery PA position working 13-hour shifts in the cardiac surgery ICU and step-down units, working with cardiac surgeons and ICU staff. The BWH Cardiac Surgery Service is a 24/7 PA run service. The per diem rate is $93.50.

Essential Functions: Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting. Performs complete histories and physical examinations. Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests. Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings. Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries. Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications: Education Master's Degree Physician Assistant required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Physician Assistant [State License] - MA PA License required Experience Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Additional Job Details (if applicable) The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. This PA specifically works as a PA in cardiac surgery, credentialed with Operative First Assist, and/or acts as a responding clinician for patients with ventricular assist devices. May have additional duties, such as precepting a small number of learners. 2+ years of experience as a PA required in cardiac surgery or related specialty. Remote Type Onsite Work Location 75 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $59.04 - $83.59/Hourly Grade 7