Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Cardiothoracic Surgery PA Opportunity in Central PA

We are currently seeking an experienced APP to join the Cardiothoracic ICU team in Central PA. Please consider this opportunity to join a nationally recognized leader in high-quality, patient-centered healthcare.

About the Position:

• 12 shifts/month block scheduling
• 12-hour shifts rotating day/night
• Day time: Census of 6-10 patients on average in the CTICU
• Night time: Responsible for in-house overnight coverage of CTICU/Post-op Unit/ER No outpatient calls
• Admissions and consultation of patients directed to the cardiac surgery service
• Actively co-manages critically ill post-op patients including ventilator management, initiation and management of vasoactive medications, management of IABP/ECMO, arrhythmias, bleeding disorders, and other cardiac disorders
• System-wide EPIC EMR

Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited CRNP program (must be certified in one of the following: ACNP, ACNPC-AG, or AGACNP) or accredited PA program
• Three years of experience working within an inpatient or critical care setting preferred
• Ability to work with specialized equipment
• Experience in airway management, central and arterial line cannulation, and ultrasound preferred
• Current certifications

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Health, life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Medical malpractice insurance
• UPMC Cash Balance Plan
• Defined contribution plan; 403(b) plan with employer match
• CME allowance

About the Community:

• Features both affordable rural and suburban living and boasts an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment.
• Offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and some of Pennsylvania s top colleges and universities. Area school districts are consistently ranked in the top 20 percent of Pennsylvania.
• Listed among America s Most Livable Cities, and ranked in U.S. News &; World Report s Best Cities to Live.
• We are a two to three hour drive away from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.