Physician Assistant CT Surgery - Surgery Thoracic

Penn State Health - Medical Group

Location: US:PA:Reading Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.0 Shift: Days with call Hours: Varied Recruiter Contact: Savannah Stauffer at sstauffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

We are seeking a Physician Assistant to work as an integral member of the Cardiovascular Surgery team at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. The Physician Assistant will be responsible for providing surgical assistance in the OR, Cath Lab and/or bedside, seeing patients in the clinic, as well as pre and postoperative patient care including test interpretation and patient referral under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon. The PA will be expected to perform procedures including central line/A line insertions, troubleshooting Swans, ECMO management, IABP management, and be comfortable titrating vasoactive medications. A minimum of two (2) years' prior experience working as a Physician Assistant in a Cardiac Surgery program within the last six (6) years is required. Endoscopic and open vein harvesting experience is also required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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