Physician Assistant PA - CVT Surgery

Details

• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Schedule: each shift is 24 hours in length and includes 8 hours onsite.
• Practice Detail: 2 physicians, 3 PA's
• EMR System: Cerner/athena
• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
• Location: Panama City, FL

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Benefits

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is looking for a PRN Cardiothoracic Surgery PA in Panama City, Florida.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced candidate to partner with our high quality surgical team to provide care for patients on a PRN basis.

Position Highlights:

• Experienced surgical team around you
• Located on the beautiful Gulf Coast of FL
• Primary Heart Center for the region

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision
  of a physician.
• Obtain patient history and performs assessment. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures.
• Provide and document direct treatment and management of health conditions.
• Provide counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Florida Physician Assistants obtained prior to hire date
  or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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