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Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Background, Acute Care, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, Discharge Plans, Health Plan, Hospital, Intensive Care, Needs Assessment, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatrics, Physician Assistant, Physiology, Safety/Work Safety, Surgical Procedures, Team Player
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
7 days ago
Position Summary
Join the world-renowned Department of Cardiac Surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital, part of the Benderson Family Heart Center, where expert multidisciplinary teams provide advanced surgical care for infants, children, and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease. 
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physician Assistant to work within a high-acuity, high-volume congenital cardiac surgery program known for innovation, exceptional outcomes, and collaborative, patient- and family-centered care. The PA will play a critical role assisting in the operating room and working collaboratively in the ICU.

Key Responsibilities
  • Function as a first assist in complex cardiac surgical procedures
  • Provide comprehensive care to patients undergoing congenital cardiac surgery across inpatient and perioperative settings
  • Perform preoperative evaluations, consultations, and patient/family education, including surgical consent discussions
  • Participate in daily rounds in the Cardiac ICU and respond to urgent/emergent clinical situations
  • Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams in developing and implementing postoperative care plans
  • Support discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions of care for patients and families
  • Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within a highly specialized cardiac program
Schedule: 40 hours, 4 10’s no night, w/e or call. Clinical schedule will include a combination of operating room time, ICU coverage and perioperative outpatient care determined by service needs. 

Minimal Qualifications
Education
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Experience
  • Prefer a minimum of 1 year of  surgical first assisting experience. Prefer candidates with cardiac surgical experience adult or pediatric. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and critical care management
  • Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and ability to manage complex, high-acuity patients
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced academic surgical environment
Licensure/Certifications
• Current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Physician Assistant
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