Pediatric Physician Assistant CVICU Req 92733
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| Cardiac ICU and Cardiac Care Unit
The Physician Assistant with cardiac intensive care experience is a strong candidate to join the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit team at this leading academic children's hospital in Maryland. The Physician Assistant in this new, state-of-the-art pediatric CVICU is a clinical expert who provides comprehensive cardiac care for critically ill children and young adults with congenital or acquired heart disease and conditions, some of whom are awaiting or recovering from heart surgery or transplant. This is a full time rotating position that offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation program.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the PA in the CVICU Job:
Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations
Order, perform, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures and interventions
Develop, implement, and monitor plans of care
Make and follow up on appropriate referrals
Consult with other healthcare teams
Provide education and support for CVICU patients and their families
Assist with education of CVICU staff members
Participate in process improvement projects and research
Develop strong partnerships with patients, families and other healthcare providers
Qualifications
Qualifications for the PA in the CVICU Job:
Current PA license in the State of Maryland
Current National Physician Assistant
Current BLS and PALS certifications
Education Requirements
Education Requirements of the PA in the CVICU Job:
Graduate of a Master's level accredited educational program for physician assistants
Hospital/Clinic Description
Consider this great job opportunity at this leading academic children's hospital in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. It is ranked number 9 on the Honor Roll of Best Children's Hospitals for 2019-20 by U. S. News and World Report, and their Cardiology and Heart Surgery program is ranked number 12 in the nation. The goal of this hospital is to treat every patient, every time, providing the same care they would for their own loved ones.
For more information, please contact Sharla Jepkes, Candidate Manager, Melnic Healthcare Providers Community, at sharla@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.
Experience
Experience Requirements for the PA in the CVICU Job:
Three or more years of Physician Assistant experience in the CVICU
Pediatric experience preferred
Skills
Cardiac ICU; inpatient; pediatric
