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Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare is seeking a Board Certified Physician Assistant to assume the Cardiac Surgery First Assistant (CVOR) role. Successful candidates must be proficient in assisting with major cardiac surgical procedures, endoscopic and open vein harvesting, and radial artery harvesting and have experience with a high-volume CT surgery program. With anticipated weekend and call rotation, you will join a program expanding to four surgeons and 6-9 APPs.
- Performing patient histories and physical exams
- Performing daily rounds, including discharge summaries and patient education
- Performing invasive procedures, such as:
- Thoracentesis
- Chest tube insertions
- Placement of central venous and dialysis catheters
- Placement of arterial lines and intra-aortic balloon pumps
- Retrieval of vascular tissues for use as a bypass conduit
- Endoscopic retrieval
- Pre-surgery, explain the procedure to the patient and the patient’s family, answering any questions and addressing concerns. Perform routine pre-operative tests.
- During the surgery, physician assistants assist the surgeon in several ways. Perform specific procedures, such as placing IV lines or drawing blood.
- Post-surgery, cardiothoracic surgery care for patients by monitoring their recovery, ordering and reviewing lab tests, and addressing any problems or issues with the surgeon. Oversee the patient’s discharge process, which may include explaining discharge instructions, follow-up care, and writing prescriptions.
Highlights include:
- 100% OR
- Cardiac Surgeons and First Assist NP/PAs
- State-of-the-art 6-story heart hospital with the most significant operating rooms in the country, hybrid CVOR
- Established NPPA orientation programs
- Competitive salary, benefits, and relocation
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1918 by The United Methodist Church to help meet the growing needs for quality healthcare in the Mid-South, Methodist has grown from one hospital into a comprehensive health system that includes six hospitals, a home health agency, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient facilities, hospice residence and physician practices serving residents in the greater Memphis area regardless of their ability to pay.
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is widely recognized for providing the highest quality of patient care and services.
- U.S. News & World Report has repeatedly named Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital one of the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.”
- Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute has been a nationally-recognized leader in the field of kidney, liver, kidney-pancreas, and pancreas transplants for more than 40 years
Contact Information
Contact information: For more information about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Elizabeth Webster at: Show Contact Details[email protected]
