Supplemental Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Supplemental Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery
US-OR-PORTLAND
Job ID: 24-39320
Type: Supplemental
Emanuel Medical Ctr campus
Overview
The Legacy Cardiothoracic group is comprised of four surgeons, and
six Advanced Practice Practitioners (APPs) in the heart of the
magnificent Pacific Northwest. We serve Emanuel and Good Samaritan
Hospitals in Portland, Oregon. The APP is responsible for providing
medical and surgical patient care under the supervision of a
physician to provide cardiac and thoracic care in the operating
room, cardiovascular ICU, post cardiac care unit and clinic.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to first assisting in
cardiac and thoracic surgery, vein and radial artery harvesting,
first assisting with CABG, valve, aortic and thoracic surgery.
Additionally, must be able to perform general peri-surgical
procedures in the hospital and clinic. The APP will admit
cardiothoracic patients, attend rounds in the ICU and stepdown unit
with progress notes and corresponding orders, and complete
discharge summaries with medication reconciliation and appropriate
follow-up. The candidate should have good verbal, written and
interpersonal communication skills and embrace the concept of team
practice. Rotating call coverage is required and will be shared
equally among the APPs. Evenings and weekend call is off-site
unless direct medical or surgical patient care is required. ACLS
and BLS certifications are required. Minimum two years of
cardiothoracic or related surgical experience is required.
Relocation available. Benefits: As an advanced practitioner, you
give life-changing and life-saving care to people who need it most.
As a Legacy Health provider, you'll receive your own high-quality
care, including competitive packages, lots of benefits and an ideal
working culture - with the support you need and without the hassles
you don't. All this at a Forbes-listed best health-care employer,
and in a US News & World Report top city for living. Education: As
required by state license. License and Certifications: Current
applicable state licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant
upon starting hire. Current ACLS certification. Must submit
information necessary to complete a National Practitioner Data Base
search and meet Legacy's standards for results. Legacy's Values in
Action: Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. Sorry, no J1 or H-1B visa
opportunities.For additional information please formally apply or
contact Forrest Brown at FOBROWN@LHS.ORG
PIed66b9476a4b-37248-34917729
Keywords: Legacy Health, Gresham , Supplemental Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery, Healthcare , Portland, Oregon
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