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Physician Assistant – Cardiac Surgery
St. Luke's University Health Network. Provide healthcare services to patients under the supervision of and/or in collaboration with the attending physician .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, treatment planning, and surgical assistance while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Proficient in electronic medical records management and committed to continuous professional development.
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Board-Certified Registered Nurse PractitionerMedical Physician Assistant CertificationPatient Assessment and TreatmentSurgical AssistanceElectronic Medical Records Utilization
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Hard Skills
Medical EvaluationDiagnostic EvaluationTherapeutic RemediationPharmaceutical PrescriptionPhysical ExaminationDiagnostic Test AdministrationTherapeutic ProceduresPatient Management PlansPost-Operative AssessmentQuality Improvement Initiatives
Soft Skills
Patient AdvocacyPatient EducationCollaboration with Healthcare ProfessionalsCommunication SkillsTeaching and Mentoring
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Medical RecordsRadiologic StudiesLaboratory Diagnostic Studies
Certifications & Qualifications
Board CertificationNCCPA CertificationCurrent State License
Industry Keywords
Healthcare ServicesPatient SatisfactionClinical Management GuidelinesPerformance ImprovementVirtual Care Services
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide healthcare services to patients under the supervision of and/or in collaboration with the attending physician
- Perform medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, referrals, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription
- Advocate for patients and participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives
- Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and their families
- Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations
- Order and interpret radiologic and laboratory diagnostic studies
- Develop and implement patient management and treatment plans
- Coordinate and communicate patient care with healthcare professionals and institutions
- Provide evidence-based healthcare and perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
- Conduct virtual care services when requested
- Maintain professional knowledge and required continuing medical education
- Participate in clinical management guideline research, development, implementation, and tracking
- Teach multidisciplinary students, physician residents, and fellows
- Participate in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship when assigned
- Maintain electronic medical record documentation appropriate for billing
- Demonstrate financial responsibility through efficient resource use
- Perform peri-operative pre- and post-operative assessment and management of assigned surgical patients
- Assist surgeons during intra-operative scheduled and emergency procedures, including surgical assistance, drain placement, wound closure, and sterile dressing application
- Evaluate and round on post-operative patients daily and order appropriate studies and therapeutic regimens
- Assist in outpatient office hours with pre- and post-operative patient evaluation and documentation
- Maintain pertinent surgical patient databases for performance and quality improvement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must be board eligible or board-Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant
- Current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location
- Physician Assistants must have a current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Ability to perform patient assessment, treatment, counseling, education, diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription
- Ability to perform physical examinations and obtain, study, and update medical histories
- Ability to administer or order diagnostic tests and accurately interpret test results
- Ability to perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures aligned with granted clinical privileges
- Competency utilizing electronic medical records and maintaining medical documentation
- Ability to fulfill the stated physical and sensory requirements, including standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, and performing procedures
Benefits
Comp & perks- Robust orientation program for all levels of experience including new grads
- AP Mentorship Program
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Competitive Compensation Package
- CME plus Certification Cost Reimbursement
- Fitness and Sports Performance Center Memberships
- Malpractice Insurance
- Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
- Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities