The Physician Assistant functions as a surgical first assistant for cardiac and thoracic procedures, performing tasks like vein harvest and assisting with pre and post-operative patient care. Responsibilities also include providing in-hospital and in-office patient care, diagnosing medical problems, and managing medications within practice standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must complete an accredited Physicians Assistant Certificate Program following four years of education beyond high school and maintain required Continuing Medical Education credits. Required licensure includes NCCPA certification and a Physicians Assistant license in New Hampshire, with surgical experience, especially in endoscopic vein harvest, being preferred.
Job Details Concord Hospital’s Center for Cardiac Care along with Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join their team of specialists.
The ideal candidate would have two years CT surgery experience, but willing to train an exceptional candidate.
Must have a passion for patient-centered care, willingness to work in a collegial atmosphere and strive for clinical excellence.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinguished team that delivers top tier care.
The position would allow the chosen applicant to first assist in cardiothoracic surgery, perform endoscopic vein harvesting, provide pre and post op management of cardiac surgical patients, including ICU, OR, and floor coverage.
This position will also include outpatient consultative and follow up care.
Concord Hospital’s Center for Cardiac Care is an energetic and fast growing service looking for a motivated and hardworking individual to support and expand our high quality program.
Currently our program has a total of 13 non-invasive cardiologists, 3 interventional cardiologists, 2 electrophysiologists and 2 cardiothoracic surgeons.
Our team also includes 6 advanced providers dedicated to general cardiology and 4 physician assistants dedicated to cardiothoracic.
Generous compensation package Competitive income guarantee Attractive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension plan Relocation assistance Live, work and play in Concord Concord provides all the energy, culture and opportunities of an urban city-yet is surrounded by magnificent natural beauty and protected habitats.
One hour to Boston, the White Mountains and the Atlantic Coast Local regional airport in Manchester, NH; 20 minutes from Concord An abundance of outdoor activities like biking, boating, golfing, skiing and hiking Eclectic mix of dining, shopping and entertainment Enjoy a lower cost of living with no state income tax or sales tax Excellent private & public school systems all within close proximity to the hospital Requirements Graduate of an accredited PA Program 2+ years of CT Surgery Experience Ability to obtain NH state professional licensing Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Physical and Work Environment Requirements The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM.
The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to hear.
The employee is frequently required to bend, perform activities that require fine motor skills, reach, sit, speak, stand, and walk.
The employee is occasionally required to do repetitive motion, kneel, smell, and squat.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
The employee is frequently exposed to airborne contaminants, airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The employee is occasionally exposed to chemotherapeutic agents, electrical hazards - shock, moving mechanical parts, non-weather related heat or cold, radiation, and slippery surfaces.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Concord Hospital (CH) is a nationally-accredited, progressive regional health system.
Over the past two decades, CH has evolved from a community hospital to a $550 million net revenue regional integrated health system with more than 3,574 employees, leaders and clinicians who are talented, mutually supportive, and community centered in helping the organization meet its community mission.
CH has sophisticated clinical and management practices.
The organization consistently performs among the top ten percent of national organizations and has received many national accolades (e.g., most wired, Press Ganey's summit award).
After a four-year effort to strengthen and standardize our quality management processes, Concord Hospital has become the first healthcare system in New Hampshire to be certified as being in compliance with internationally recognized quality management practices ISO 9001:2008 certification, issued by DNV GL.
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