Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant - Phoenixville Hospital

The Phoenixville Hospital is seeking a Full Time Surgical Physician Assist to join our CT Surgery team. The General Cardiothoracic Surgical Advanced Practitioner works with the Cardiothoracic Surgeons and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in coordinating and delivering patient care in a limited, non-cardiac surgical arena of the cardiothoracic surgery service. Facilitates communication between the patient and family, various hospital departments, the Nursing Service and the Medical Staff; function as a clinical expert in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Program and will practice to the fullest extent permitted under all current state and federal laws, and according to approved policies.

This position will provide in-office support.  We are looking for a Physician Assistant who does Consults and rounding, direct admissions, and discharges, runs ICU and covers floor coverage during the day.  The PA will also assist surgeons with pre operative work, consults and communications with the patients , prescribe and order pre and post operative diagnostic studies, performs H&P’s as well as possesses the advanced knowledge in hemodynamic management of ventilators, ventricular assist devices, the pharmacological effects of vasoactive cardiotonic drugs, and adult critical care in order to function at the highest level of autonomy within limits of advance practice licensure. 

Position responsibilities:

• This is a in-office support Position with first assist experience
• Procedures expected to perform in the practice setting: Pacing Wire Removal, Chest Tube Removal, Wound VAC changes, Wound Care, direct admits to hospital, post op care.  Surgical assistance in OR, Vein Harvesting, and other surgical procedures 

• Post op cases, emergency patients and consults

*All applicants must be certified, with an active Professional Pennsylvania license (PA).  

BLS and ACLS must be current. 

The Benefits We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
• Malpractice insurance - tail coverage included
• Generous paid time-off allowance
• New Hire Bonus
• CME time and money
• Relocation assistance
• Supportive health system to advance goals

The Community:

Phoenixville and the greater Philadelphia area offers excellent schools, affordable homes, colleges, and parks plus a multitude of cultural, recreational, shopping, sporting attractions and social amenities all within driving distance to shore points, Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and Washington DC.  Phoenixville offers extensive arts and culture, shopping, nightlife, and dining experiences! Phoenixville Borders close to the Schuylkill River and French Creek with multiple outdoor recreational areas in Oaks and French Creek State Park, with hundreds of trails for exciting adventures. Minutes from historic sites such as Valley Forge National Historical Park, to world-class shopping centers in King of Prussia and Exton, there is a wide offering of attractions for families of all ages.

Videos:

Virtual Tour-Phoenixville Hospital

Websites:

Montgomery County, PA – Official Website

Valley Forge and Montgomery County

Contact Person Name: Lisa Wortman

Contact Phone Number: 484-628-0556

Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org

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Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Master's Degree

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• NCCPA Certification
• PA Physician Assistant License
• PA DEA License
• DOT Medical Examiner Certification

Required Skills

• Dictation and Transcription Skills
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications

Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, in partnership with Drexel University.

Tower Health is strongly committed to academic medicine and training, including multiple residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in West Reading. The system also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; home healthcare provided by Tower Health at Home; TowerDIRECT ambulance and emergency response; Tower Health Medical Group; Tower Health Providers, our clinically integrated network; and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across our service area.