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11/20/2014
PA - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Company................. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Position................ Physician Assistant — Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Description.......... Physician Assistant — Cardiothoracic Surgery - Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
At Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, we are committed to improving the quality of life for every child and bringing the world the joy of healthier kids. We are one of the most respected names in children’s health care. U.S. News & World Report ranked Cincinnati Children’s No. 3 in the nation in the magazine’s 2014-2015 list of the best children’s hospitals. Cincinnati Children’s was also rated in the top 10 in all pediatric specialties.
The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking a Physician Assistant to participate in the surgical care of patients with cardiac defects including outpatient evaluation and follow-up, and assisting in the operating room and hybrid catheterization lab as well as with postoperative inpatient management.
Key Responsibilities: Medical Care
Assist with surgical procedures in the operating room, hybrid catheritization suite, cardiac intensive care unit or stepdown cardiac unit. Perform comprehensive pre-operative patient history and physical examinations. Make daily inpatient rounds with the cardiothoracic surgical team. Assist in postoperative care of patients in the inpatient setting. Perform patient related duties as indicated and assigned by the CT surgery Faculty. May initiate, request and/or perform routine laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies as indicated and directed by the surgeon. In corporation with the physician develop and implement treatment plans for patients.
Prescriptive Authority
Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic/non-pharmacological agents and interventions that are both universal and unique to the patient, and monitors/evaluates effects.
Research
May participate in implementation and data collection related to clinical research studies. Participate in maintaining the clinical database. Participate in implementation and data collection related to clinical research studies. Participate in maintaining the Cardiac Intraoperative Events database and the Surgical Site Infections database
Education/Work Experience:
Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the State of Ohio Medical Board which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and certification by the NCCPA. Two years experience. Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and previous pediatric experience with emphasis in cardiac care and/or cardiothoracic surgery are preferred.
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Erin Lutz, HR Consultant at erin.lutz@cchmc.org
CCHMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
