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Certified Physician Assistant - CT Surgery

Opportunity Criteria

ProfessionPhysician Assistant
SpecialtyCardiothoracic Surgery
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Salary RangeNot Specified
Employment TypeNot Specified
Bonuses OfferedNone

Experienced CT Surgery Physician Assistant Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

Assist the surgeon during a thoracic or cardiovascular operation by performing duties such as tissue retraction, insertion of tubes and intravenous lines, or closure of surgical wounds. Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.

The Physician Assistant should demonstrate an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Responsibilities

  • Assist various cardiac procedures including emergency procedures demonstrating versatility and competency.

  • Must anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure.

  • Under physician supervision, will be expected to drape the patient within the surgeon’s guidelines.

  • Assist in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and applications of appropriate surgical instruments, placement of ties and suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by the surgeon.

  • Assist in retracting tissues per surgeon’s directive.

  • Use of electrocautery, clamps, ligation, and cutting of tissue.

  • Assist and/or placement of drains and drainage sutures. Closure of all wound layers ( fascia, subcutaneous, skin ) as per surgeon’s directive.

  • Procurement/harvest of saphenous vein and/or radial artery by endoscopic method as well as open method. Prepare vein or artery for use as a conduit with clips, ties and/or suture.

  • Monitor patient’s vital signs, anesthesia levels, and physiological responses throughout the procedure.

  • Assist in the closure of all surgical sites and application of dressings.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to procedure

  • Knowledge of CPR or open cardiac massage and other such procedures as requested
  • Obtain necessary CEUs to maintain certification
  • Assists in transfer and positioning of patients as directed by surgeon or circulating nurse

  • Handles various pharmaceutical agents on the field as added by physicians under the direction of the registered nurse

  • Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

  • Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

  • Other job duties as assigned
  • Provide comprehensive care in a medical practice/clinical setting in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

  • Coordinate education needs of patients and families.

  • Facilitate and coordinate discharge planning.

  • Communicate with surgeons and referring providers about care rendered and/or management plans.

  • Submit timely and accurate billing for services rendered.

  • Serve as a resource for nursing staff and other members of the health care team.

  • Actively participate in conferences and presentations as well as other staff education including, but not limited to, quality improvement initiatives as directed.

  • Participate in research activities in areas related to clinical specialty and in clinical data extraction.

  • Maintain currency with all required compliance training programs and a commitment to professional growth and competency as a certified PA.

  • Maintain currency with all hospital privileges, licensures, and certifications.

Qualifications

 Experience:

  • Previous professional experience in cardiothoracic surgery is preferred

Licensure:

  • Must hold or obtain a valid Physician Assistant license in Kentucky.

Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (required)

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About Us

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 250 physician practice locations, more than 1,000 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center. UofL Health – UofL Physicians has a vast network of community and academic physicians bringing the expertise, care and compassion that is at the core of our mission to every patient we serve. As a leading academic health system, we’ve attracted specialists from every discipline—seasoned caregivers who have experience with a broad range of complex medical and surgical issues.

Through our affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, we are developing future technologies, better processes and more advanced treatments. We're providing our patients the highest possible levels of care by bringing minds from across the system and across the world to work for our patients. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right here at UofL Health. Our physicians are directly involved in transforming the future of care and passing knowledge on to the next generation of health care professionals.

As a UofL Physicians provider, you have access to the physicians and clinical staff throughout the organization. This advantage gives you access to more than 1,000 providers, many of whom are world-renowned experts with extensive experience and training. These specialists are partners in your patient's care. 

UofL Health and UofL Physicians delivers patient-centered care with compassion and excellence.
UofL Health and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers and support a drug-free work environment.

About the Community

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Welcome to Louisville, situated on the Ohio River and influenced by both Southern and Midwestern culture, a big city that has small town charm.

As America’s 17th largest city, the cost of living is substantially lower than the national average. Even better is that the average work commute is only 23 minutes.

The city offers extensive downtown living, walkable neighborhoods and friendly suburbs. 

An amazing place for families, Louisville is home to Waterfront Park, the Louisville Zoo, Slugger Museum, and the Kentucky Science Center. With 14,000 acres of parkland, designed and planned by the Father of American Landscape Architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted, Louisville is great for hiking, kayaking, tennis, biking, team sports and much more.

There is always something to do! Louisville is host of the most exciting two minutes in sports—the Kentucky Derby. You will also find a major theatrical center, orchestra, ballet, opera, 20 museums, Forecastle Festival and more than 100 other unique festivals. The Urban Bourbon Trail the world's only city-wide trail, is filled with award-winning micro-distilleries, exhibits and craft cocktail destinations is a highlight of the city’s appeal. It’s also a desirable location for foodies. With more than 2,500 restaurants with numerous James Beard nominated chefs you won’t have any trouble finding a place to satisfy your cravings. 

As the Compassionate City, Louisville values inclusion and a culture of community. There are numerous ways to be an active part in the community.

Once a hidden secret, Louisville, is now known as one of the top emerging markets for health care, medical sciences industries, advancements in heart and hand surgery, as well as, cancer treatment.

Louisville combines heritage with innovation, authenticity with originality, quirkiness with friendliness in a way that's completely unique to our region. 

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Facility & Address

  • UofL Physicians
  • 300 E. Market Street Louisville KY 40202

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