Smilow Cancer Hospital · 9 hours ago
Cardiothoracic PA (Per Diem)
Bridgeport, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSmilow Cancer Hospital is part of the Yale New Haven Health System, committed to providing exceptional patient care. The Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant will assist surgeons in the operating room and manage pre- and post-operative patient care, ensuring optimal outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assist cardiothoracic surgeons in the operating room, including first assisting in CABG, valve, and thoracic procedures
Provide pre- and post-operative patient management, including rounds, progress notes, and discharge planning
Perform bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion, line placement, and wound management as needed
The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team
Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans
The NP/PA may perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, as well as, when necessary for scope within specialty or professional competency standards
In some clinical specialties, the NP/PA may have autonomous practice managing certain patient populations
The NP/PA may also function as first or second assistant on operative cases (as long as within position scope and job educational prerequisites are in place), using fine motor skills and manual dexterity
Other clinical job duties may be applied in accordance with departmental and operational goals, training related to profession and practice necessitated guidelines and responsibilities, inclusive but not limited to responding to emergency situations within the YNHHS parameters
The NP/PA will educate patients/families on care and recommended or available resources
In collaboration with the supervising/collaborating MD, this may be inclusive of admitting instructions, treatment plan, actual and potential side effects of treatments/medications, and discharge plan
The NP/PA, as part of a multidisciplinary team, provides psychosocial support to patients, their family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner
The NP/PA ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms, whether computer-based, paper, film, voice, or other media from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure
The NP/PA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care
Ensures compliance with patient related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards and recommendations
The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency
The NP/PA serves as a clinical resource for new house staff and may provide service specific orientation pertinent to clinical education
Consistently demonstrates high reliability organizational behaviors through reporting safety events as well as near misses
Maintains all employee requirements determined by hospital policy
The NP/PA may serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and other health care professionals and may serve as a mentor to pre-PA/NP candidates
The NP/PA may collaborate on research, quality assurance and performance improvement projects, and assist with the formation of protocols that will be applied to clinical practice or further their educational and clinical expertise
Qualification
Required
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program
Previous experience in cardiothoracic surgery is required; must demonstrate strong clinical and technical skills in a fast-paced surgical environment
Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Connecticut State Physician Assistant License
ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile
DEA License, when indicated for pediatric position profile
PALS, when indicated for neonatal care
NRP Certification
Connecticut State Registered Nurse License
Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License
Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile
ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile
DEA License, when indicated for pediatric position profile
PALS, when indicated for neonatal care
NRP Certification
Preferred
Prefer clinical working experience as a NP/PA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions
Employee wellness initiatives and support programs
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Company
Smilow Cancer Hospital
At Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, hundreds of specialists are changing the face of cancer treatment.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jeremy Kortmansky
Associate CMO for Network Medical Services, Chief Network Officer
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