Phys Asst Cardiothoracic Nights
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- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: Cardiology Clinic
- Hours/Pay Period: 80
The posted compensation range of $70/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Details
Job Summary:
The Physician Assistant is responsible for utilizing training and skills to pro9vide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage patients in collaboration with the cardiothoracic surgeons, providing specialty care to patients with acute and chronic problems.
- Triage or address consults for immediate care or elective care through the cardiothoracic surgery clinic.
- Participate in surgical clinic and inpatient rounding. Perform inpatient rounds on weekends on a rotational basis.
- Collects data pertinent to the patietns' status and pe3rforms bedside credentialed procedures.
- Maintains a professional demeanor and promotes a positive work environment.
- Performs and/or assists the supervising physician with discharge services including discharge planning, discharge summaries, and coordinating post-discharge follow-up care.
- Works collaboratively with clinical teams in managing cardiac surgery patients in the ICU and other inpatient units.
- Obtain medical histories when necessary.
- Perform physical exams (within established protocols).
- Diagnose, treat and monitor chronic diseases (within protocol guidelines).
- Order diagnostic tests.
- Prescribe or recommend medications for treatment (within protocol guidelines).
- Promote positive lifestyle habits to all patients through education and counseling.
- Assure charts are signed off by the physician within 7 days.
- Maintain patient's privacy and confidentiality.
- Make follow up calls to check patient progress.
Job Requirements
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
License/Certification:
- Current/Valid Physician Assistant license from the state licensing board.
- BLS Certification.
- ACLS Certification
Experience:
- One year previous experience as a PA in an acute care setting or equivalent experience.
Where You'll Work
The Chattanooga Heart Institute offers the most comprehensive cardiac care available in this region. Founded in 1976, we now have six offices in Tennessee and one in Georgia. Our practice is made up of 29 board-certified cardiologistsnd three cardiothoracic surgeons. We merged with CHI Memorial Health Care System in 2011 which is part of CommonSpirit Health. CommonSpirit has more than 700 care sites across the U.S. and is committed to building healthy communities.
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What makes a successful Phys Asst Cardiothoracic Nights at Chattanooga Heart Institute?
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy
- Proactive
- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Balanced
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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