Cardiothoracic Surgery APP
Wapa, Boston, MA, United States
Advanced Practice Provider (PA)
Join the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, a nationally recognized 345‑bed tertiary care hospital located in the northern suburbs of Boston, MA.
Job Overview
Under the direction of a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and within established departmental practice guidelines, the Advanced Practitioner is responsible for performing a variety of duties in the management of Post‑operative Cardiothoracic Surgery patients in the Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, and Telemetry Unit.
Responsibilities
Conduct history & physical examinations, daily progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Inpatient Consultations.
Emergency Room consultations and admissions.
Planning and coordinating all aspects of postoperative care and post‑discharge follow‑up.
Participate with coverage of the inpatient Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit, Operating Room, and Operating Room Night/Weekend on‑call schedule rotation.
Provide in‑house weekday, weekend, and night coverage with other advanced practitioners on a rotating schedule, delivering 24/7 in‑house coverage and OR first‑assist call.
Experience
Surgical first assist with both Cardiac and Thoracic surgical procedures.
Endoscopic Vein Harvest.
Endoscopic and Open Radial Artery Harvest.
Familiarity with Robotic Thoracic Surgery.
Post‑operative management of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery patients.
Proficient with the placement and removal of chest tubes, central and arterial lines.
Removal of temporary epicardial pacing wires, Swan‑Ganz catheters, intra‑aortic balloon pumps, sutures and staples.
Intensive Care Management of the postoperative Cardiothoracic Surgery patient, including familiarity with ventilators, inotropes, vasoactive medications, and circulatory support devices.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Licensure in the state of Massachusetts.
Current BCLS or ACLS certification.
Ability to work collaboratively in a high acuity environment.
Experience (2‑5 years) in Cardiothoracic Surgery and skilled in the care and management of pre, intra, and postoperative cardiothoracic surgical patients.
Positive interaction with all members of a multidisciplinary care team, patients, and their families, and emotional intelligence to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment where quality and caring come first.
Diversity Statement
Diversity is a core value at Beth Israel Lahey Health. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for our staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design and deliver solutions.
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Join the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, a nationally recognized 345‑bed tertiary care hospital located in the northern suburbs of Boston, MA.
Job Overview
Under the direction of a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and within established departmental practice guidelines, the Advanced Practitioner is responsible for performing a variety of duties in the management of Post‑operative Cardiothoracic Surgery patients in the Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, and Telemetry Unit.
Responsibilities
Conduct history & physical examinations, daily progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Inpatient Consultations.
Emergency Room consultations and admissions.
Planning and coordinating all aspects of postoperative care and post‑discharge follow‑up.
Participate with coverage of the inpatient Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit, Operating Room, and Operating Room Night/Weekend on‑call schedule rotation.
Provide in‑house weekday, weekend, and night coverage with other advanced practitioners on a rotating schedule, delivering 24/7 in‑house coverage and OR first‑assist call.
Experience
Surgical first assist with both Cardiac and Thoracic surgical procedures.
Endoscopic Vein Harvest.
Endoscopic and Open Radial Artery Harvest.
Familiarity with Robotic Thoracic Surgery.
Post‑operative management of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery patients.
Proficient with the placement and removal of chest tubes, central and arterial lines.
Removal of temporary epicardial pacing wires, Swan‑Ganz catheters, intra‑aortic balloon pumps, sutures and staples.
Intensive Care Management of the postoperative Cardiothoracic Surgery patient, including familiarity with ventilators, inotropes, vasoactive medications, and circulatory support devices.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Licensure in the state of Massachusetts.
Current BCLS or ACLS certification.
Ability to work collaboratively in a high acuity environment.
Experience (2‑5 years) in Cardiothoracic Surgery and skilled in the care and management of pre, intra, and postoperative cardiothoracic surgical patients.
Positive interaction with all members of a multidisciplinary care team, patients, and their families, and emotional intelligence to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment where quality and caring come first.
Diversity Statement
Diversity is a core value at Beth Israel Lahey Health. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for our staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design and deliver solutions.
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