We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) to join talented Cardiothoracic team near Boston, MA. Under the direction of a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and within established departmental practice guidelines, the APP is responsible for performing a variety of duties. These duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing postoperative patient care in the Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care unit, and the Telemetry Unit
• Experience with ICU management of the postoperative Cardiac Surgery patient including familiarity with ventilators, inotropes and vasoactive medications
• Experience with post-operative management of a Thoracic Surgery patient
• Treating urgent medical issues such as arrhythmias, hemodynamic instability, sepsis
• Emergency Room consultations and admissions
• Surgical consultations
• Preoperative patient evaluation and preparation for surgery
• Experience with chest tube insertions, central line placement, arterial lines, and management of swan-ganz catheters
• Urgent outpatient calls
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high acuity environment

• The successful candidate must have at least 2 years’ experience in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Skilled in the care and management of pre, intra and postoperative cardiothoracic surgical patients.
• Must be able to interact positively with all members of a multidisciplinary care team, patients and their families and possess the emotional intelligence to work collaboratively in a fast paced, high-acuity environment where quality and caring come first.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Starting on Day 1 of employment.
• CME Support: $2,000 annually for continuing medical education.
• Generous Time Off: Competitive earned time package.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive, talented team.