Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery Inpatient Nocturnist

Job Summary

Cardiac Surgery PA position working 13-hour nights in the cardiac surgery ICU and step-down units, 3 shifts per week, working with cardiac surgeons and ICU staff. The BWH Cardiac Surgery Service is a 24/7 PA run service, therefore, working a rotation of weekends and holidays is required.

Starting annual base salary for inpatient cardiac surgery tier PA: $143,874. NIGHT SHIFT BONUS: MGB $20,000 shift commitment bonus for nocturnists, paid as two semi-annual lump sum payments for participants working a minimum of 1500 night hours annually.

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.

• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree Physician Assistant required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials: Physician Assistant [State License] - MA PA required.

Experience: 2+ years of experience as a PA preferred. Will consider outstanding candidates as new graduates or with less than 2 years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of clinical surgical practices and procedures for cardiothoracic patients.
• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.