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 Best Hospitals in America - US News Ranking - Barnes-Jewish Hospital (barnesjewish.org) 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 development Manages 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