Cardiothoracic Surgery - PA

Job Details

Physician Assistant – Surgical ServicesSt. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® | Catholic HealthRoslyn, NY

Position Summary

St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Surgical Services team. The PA will provide comprehensive care to adolescent and adult surgical patients, working collaboratively with attending physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment, approved bedside procedures, care coordination and discharge planning. All clinical activities are performed within the PA’s scope of practice, hospital policies and approved privileges.

Patient Assessment and Management

• Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations and document findings.
• Evaluate and manage common illnesses, injuries and perioperative concerns in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Enter admission orders and initiate specialty consultations in coordination with the attending physician.
• Complete medication reconciliation and maintain timely progress notes.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate evaluation, treatment and escalation.
• Respond to cardiopulmonary arrests, rapid response calls and other emergencies.

Treatment and Procedures

Perform procedures appropriate to training and approved privileges, including:

• Wound assessment, dressing changes and suturing of uncomplicated lacerations.
• Incision and drainage, drain removal, skin biopsies and lesion excision.
• Peripheral IV placement and administration of medications.
• Nasogastric or feeding tube and urinary catheter insertion.
• Collection of specimens for pathology and cytology.
• Management of uncomplicated minor fractures and dislocations.
• Assistance with the management of complex surgical illnesses and injuries.

Orders and Care Coordination

• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and laboratory tests.
• Order medications, including controlled substances, within prescribing authority and hospital policy.
• Order blood products, monitoring, restraints and supportive services as clinically appropriate and permitted by hospital policy.
• Coordinate care with consulting physicians, nursing, rehabilitation, respiratory therapy, nutrition and other services.
• Explain procedures, treatments, medications and test results to patients and families.
• Provide education on recovery, disease prevention, wellness and safety.
• Assess fall risk and implement appropriate preventive measures.

Discharge Planning

• Coordinate discharge with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team.
• Prepare discharge summaries, medication orders and follow-up instructions.
• Educate patients and families about medications, wound care, activity restrictions and symptoms requiring medical attention.

Additional Procedural and Operating Room Opportunities

Depending on departmental needs, documented competency and approval of additional privileges, responsibilities may include:

• PICC line insertion.
• Endotracheal intubation.
• First assisting in open surgical procedures.
• First assisting in laparoscopic or arthroscopic procedures.

Additional privileges require applicable training, supervised experience, competency documentation and approval through the hospital’s medical staff and departmental processes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current New York State Physician Assistant license and registration.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Required life-support certifications consistent with hospital policy.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to recognize urgent clinical concerns and respond effectively.
• Surgical or perioperative experience preferred.

Professional Development

• Maintain required licensure, certifications and clinical competencies.
• Participate in continuing education related to surgical care, professional practice and patient safety.
• Evaluate professional performance against applicable standards and regulations.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on quality care and continuous improvement.

Posted Salary Range

USD $77.00 - USD $100.00 /Hr.