Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Description

Specialization :

Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary :

HCA Florida Northside Hospital is seeking a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our cardiothoracic team.

• Surgery, inpatient and outpatient setting to include : operating room, CVICU pre and postoperative care, and outpatient clinic.
• Monday Friday schedule plus night and weekends with call
• First assist required for all cardiac and thoracic procedures with EVH proficiency
• 1 : 3 weekend call rotation with call pay
• Independence to cover inpatient consults, CVICU, set-down, and clinic daily.
• ACLS, BLS, and DEA required.
• FL state license
• PA or NP with first assist
• Independent patient management based on physical exam, lab results, and diagnostic testing, to diagnose and treat according to evidence-based medical practice.
• Conducts and participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Procedures to include : chest tube placement, central line placement, arterial line placement

Incentive / Benefits Package :

About HCA Florida Northside Hospital :

St. Petersburg is a growing city on Florida's gulf coast, part of the Tampa Bay area. Known for its pleasant weather, hence its Sunshine City nickname, St. Petersburg is popular for golfing, boating, fishing and beach-going. The city also hosts the Dali Museum, featuring surrealist works of art, The Museum of Fine Arts, with works ranging from ancient to contemporary, and The Mahaffey Theater, home of the Florida Orchestra.