Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

ATC West Healthcare Services is urgently seeking 1 2 experienced Physician Assistants (PAs) to provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage. This role involves both operative and inpatient responsibilities, including first assist in cardiac surgery, rounding, and call coverage. The ideal candidate will be fully licensed in New Jersey and immediately available to begin work.

Dates / Schedule

Start Date : ASAP

Weekday Schedule : Monday Friday, 8 10-hour in-house shifts

Night Call : 6 : 00 PM 6 : 00 AM

Weekend Call : Friday 6 : 00 PM Monday 6 : 00 AM (includes rounding 7 : 00 AM 12 : 00 PM on Saturday and Sunday)

Credentialing Timeframe : 60 days

Job Details / Responsibilities

Practice Setting : Inpatient / Hospital-based

Patients per Day : Operate on 2 / day; round on 5 12 / day (ICU and floor); includes consults

Trauma Designation : None

EMR : Cerner

Duties Include :

First assist in cardiac surgery

Endoscopic vein harvesting and vascular tissue retrieval for bypass

Chest tube insertions and suture removal

Rounding and coordination of patient care

Diagnosing and treating illnesses

Ordering and interpreting tests

Writing prescriptions

Required Skills and Qualifications

Certification : NCCPA (PA-C) Required

Licensure : Active New Jersey PA license Required (no exceptions)

Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) : Required

Experience : Minimum 2 3 years in cardiothoracic surgery, including proficiency in :

Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)

First assist in cardiac surgery

Certifications : BLS and ACLS Required

EMR Experience : Cerner Preferred