Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery - Casual

Job Title: Physician Assistant-CV

Reports to: Director Cardiovascular Svc Line

Job Code: 800780 Approved by: Director Cardiovascular Svc Line

Department: Cardiovascular Surgery RHSCApproval Date: December 2020MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of and certification in an accredited Physician Assistant program

Experience: None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to perform as part of a team

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with peers, students and other health care personnel

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to work dependently and independently

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritizes appropriately

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of personal computers and appropriate software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to access and analyze pertinent information in order to make care decisions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to First and Second assist (harvest veins)

Licensure/Registration/Certification: Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the State of Minnesota

Licensure/Registration/Certification: NCCPA certifiedPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: None

Experience: 1-2 years of experience preferred in the cardiovascular surgery (OR) environment which includes First Assisting and/or vein harvesting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: None

Licensure/Registration/Certification: NonePOSITION SUMMARY STATEMENTThe CV Physician Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the cardiovascular surgeons in the care of cardio thoracic patients in the operating room, and post operatively on the nursing units. In the operating room and on the nursing units, the CV-PA will first assist the surgeon by initiating vein harvest, closing the leg incision and second assisting the surgeon as needed in the chest. On the inpatient nursing unit, the CV-PA will coordinate the patients care and assist the surgeon in directing the post-operative nursing care for these patients. The major functions in this environment consist of patient assessment, writing medication and treatment orders and performing, or directing specific tasks. Among these tasks are pulling tubes/lines and dictating discharge summaries. The CV Physician Assistant may be required to support the CV surgeons at multiple hospital sites performing the duties noted above. Off premise call and weekend rounding will typically be expected in this position. MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKSPercentage Of Time: The Physician Assistant in Cardiovascular Services is responsible for the coordination of care of cardiovascular patients. 50% Coordinates the management of care with the Surgeon, Fellow, CV Clinicians and nursing staff for CV surgical patients. Maintains knowledge of current pre & post-operative care in the ICU and Telemetry environment. Pulls chest tubes, a-lines, IV's, Swan Ganz catheters as determined by CV team, or independently. Writes orders for medications and treatments as necessary to facilitate post-operative care. Dictates discharge summaries in a timely manner to facilitate discharge. Performs delegated medical tasks as necessary (i.e. chest tube placement) in emergency situations. See patients as needed in the outpatient setting Provides education to and is a resource for the inpatient and surgical services staff. 10% Explains procedures to nursing staff to assist in care planning Provides patients/families with explanations of treatments to assist in decision making / informed consent process. Obtains informed consent