Physician Assistant Per Diem- Cardiothoracic Surgical Service - West Valley Main OR

Description The Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgery serves under the general clinical supervision of Medical Director and is responsible for providing comprehensive care to cardiothoracic patients. Key responsibilities include assisting in the operating room, coordinating patient care throughout the continuum of hospitalization, providing patient and family education, developing discharge plans, and delivering detailed discharge instructions to facilitate a smooth transition from admission through discharge.

Additional responsibility includes collaborating with interdisciplinary team members. Salary range: $98.65/hourly Qualifications CA PA License required. National Board Certification required.

Graduated from an accredited PA program required (Master's degree in PA program preferred) Minimum of 2 year's experience preferred, including assisting in CT surgeries, EVH and endo radial artery harvesting - preferred Previous relevant CT surgical PA experience - required Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology - required Skill in physical assessment and nursing care of cardiac surgery patients - required Skill in teaching - required Knowledge, skill, and ability to perform patient history and physical assessment - required Skill and ability in written and verbal communication - required Knowledge of interdisciplinary resources needed to coordinate patient care and facilitate referral - required Skill in removal of chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, and sutures/staples - required Knowledge and skill in BLS and ACLS - certifications required Knowledge and skill in wound care and treatment - required Skill in organizing and prioritizing - required Ability to read, interpret, apply and/or follow physician orders, policies and procedures, and written/verbal instructions - required Knowledge of UCLA policies and procedures-preferred Ability to work varying shifts-required