Cardiovascular Surgery Team, PA

ChristianaCare is currently recruiting for a Physician Assistant to work in the Cardiac Surgery Professional Services. This is a full-time position that promotes a work/life balance. Position consists of a hybrid schedule – five 8hr shifts or 12 hr day/night shifts for rotating 24/7 coverage, and rotating OR call.


As a Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant, duties and responsibilities include:

• Perform endoscopic vein harvest. Endoscopic radial artery harvest experience is a plus.
• Assist cardiac surgeon in operating room procedures.
• Conduct history and physical examinations.
• Perform consultations.
• Provide perioperative patient management including ICU and step-down management.
• Provide postoperative office patient management.
• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the medical staff.
• Screen patient to determine need for urgent medical attention.
• Prepare patients preoperatively for surgery.
• Evaluate need to changes in patient therapy.
• Write orders and modifies treatment plans.
• Educate and counsel patients and patient families on health and disease.

Why ChristianaCare?

• Generous Continuing Education Time and Allowance
• Substantial PTO plus 12-Week Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match
• Annual Quality Incentive Bonus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a Physician Assistant Program and board certification as a Physician Assistant.
• Licensure or license eligible for Registered Physician Assistant in Delaware.
• Certified or eligible for certification by National Commission of Physician Assistants.
• Apply for and receive an RXPA number which permits one to prescribe non-controlled substances.
• Apply for and receive DEA number to prescribe controlled substances.
• ACLS required
• Two years of experience, cardiac surgery experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.