Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Job Details

The cardiac surgery program at Einstein Jefferson Phila is seeking an experienced FT cardiac surgery APP! This program is rewarding, bringing advanced cardiac surgery services to an underserved population. This program highly values their APP's. Join a team of dedicated surgeons and APP's in this completely APP run service. This position offers lifestyle flexibility!

In this role, the practitioner will assist in the management and implementation of the health care plan for Cardiac Surgical Service as defined by surgical attending staff. This role is primarily a night shift position with occasional day shift responsibilities.

Responsible for inpatient care related to pre and postoperative heart surgery patients in the CCU and Telemetry unit as defined by surgical attending.

Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic bedside procedures

Assure clear and concise transfer of clinical information between nurses, clinical staff and physicians

Maintaining communication with other clinical service

Job Description

Assessment & Management

• Performs complete history & physicals and documents in the medical record.
• Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
• The APP may serve as the first responder for both nursing and house staff in the event of patient status changes, orders, and in situations requiring procedural and resuscitative interventions.
• Assesses for risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient including : medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions and diagnostic procedures.

Diagnosis

Formulates Plan of Care

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation

Professional Practice

Responsibilities : Qualifications

Master s Degree

National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

BLS certification

Work Shift

Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America