Cardiothoracic Surgery APC - Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required Other
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/26/24

The award-winning physicians at [Register to View] are all board-certified, many having served fellowships or received additional training with leading programs. Our expert clinicians utilize continuing medical education to further research and enhance collaboration, leading to better patient outcomes.

  • 12-hour shift position for coverage of the 11-bed cardiothoracic surgery ICU (Open Heart Unit).
  • Shift will rotate, 2 weeks days/2 weeks nights, with 2 weekends per month.
  • Work in conjunction with the attending cardiothoracic surgeon, and non-surgical providers, for medical care of cardiothoracic surgical patients.
  • Duties include: managing post cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, ECMO, LVAD, bedside procedures, and assisting in inpatient practice needs.
  • Perform initial evaluation, history, and physical examination of all assigned patients.
  • Placement of invasive monitoring lines including central venous catheters, dialysis lines, and arterial access.
  • Participate in ongoing education, quality, and research projects.
  • Contribute to service-related databases as indicated.
  • Participate in education of patients and families during their inpatient course.

By joining the team at the Heart and Vascular Institute, you’ll be joining our team of innovative clinicians. LVHN was the region’s first to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is recognized as a center for performing complex mitral valve repair surgery.

In a Heart & Vascular career with LVHN, you’ll experience:

  • Consistent excellence: our team consistently ranks among the best in the nation for heart attack survival
  • A collaborative, multidisciplinary team
  • Access to the most advanced treatments and clinicals trials
  • More than 20 cardiology practices located throughout the region

Benefits and Perks

As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. [Register to View] target="_blank" rel="noopener">Explore our benefits.

  • Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
  • CME Time and Allowance
  • Relocation (if applicable)

Job Qualifications:

  • Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
  • A Valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
  • Graduate from accredited educational program for Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a large nonprofit health system in eastern Pennsylvania with 19,000 colleagues, over 1,300 beds across 5 full service hospital campuses, 2,900 medical staff, 200 outpatient practices, and an academic environment with 25 fully accredited, free standing residency and fellowship programs. LVHN has been consistently ranked among America’s Top Hospitals for over 20 years.

We are located in the beautiful Lehigh Valley, a fast growing region in eastern Pennsylvania comprised of three mid-sized cites surrounded by suburban neighborhoods with over 700,000 residents. The area has a moderate cost of living, outstanding public and private school systems, ten colleges and universities, and an abundance of cultural and recreational offerings including two symphonies, summer music festivals, an art museum, championship golf courses and minor league sport teams. Just a 60 minute drive north of Philadelphia and 90 minute drive west of New York City. To learn more about the Lehigh Valley, visit www.discoverlehighvalley.com.

For consideration as a candidate, please email a CV to Sonia Aurin, Recruiter, at [Register to View]