POSITION SUMMARYThe Physician Assistant performs diagnostic and therapeutic tasks under the supervision and responsibility of the surgeon or anesthesiologist. The Physician Assistant assists in gathering the data necessary for implementation of the surgeons or anesthesiologists therapeutic plan. This position is also responsible for acting as the patients advocate in the medical care system serving as advisor and liaison between patients and physicians.This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION Bachelors degree in a physical science from an accredited institution required. Completion of an accredited physician assistantsurgical assistant program also required.LICENSECERTIFICATION Must be certified or eligible for certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and the New Jersey State Board of Education and Licensure. Appointment as an Allied Health Practitioner with the Medical Center in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws. ACLS required. ACLS is not required in Urgent Care Settings. BLSHCP required.EXPERIENCE Minimum two years recent experience in cardiacthoracic surgery andor surgery required.Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSDemonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.Physician AssistantPage 2WORK ENVIRONMENTPotential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment including exposure to infectious disease blood-borne pathogens hazardous substances and potential injury. considerable reaching stooping kneeling and crouching extensive standing and walking including stairs lifting approximately 25-50 pounds frequently lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally pushing and pulling of heavy equipmentEssential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPThis position reports to department leadership and may supervise incumbents as assigned.The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.