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Stamford Health has an immediate need for a Physician Assistant to work in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery at Stamford Hospital. This is a full-time position 1.0 FTE (37 1/2 hours per week) primarily in the in-patient setting. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Cardio-thoracic surgery is required.
Responsibilities include:
• Take medical histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Utilize diagnostic techniques appropriately
• Perform technical, surgical and therapeutic procedures under supervision
• Order tests and interpret data; develop treatment plans with physician; administer treatments and medications; document all aspects of care.
• When necessary, initiate emergency medical treatment without supervision.
• Provide 24-hour clinical management of post operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in the ICU setting
• Assist in the OR
• Perform endoscopic saphenous vein harvest
Offering competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package including retirement contributions and CME allowance.
Stamford Hospital is a dynamic, non-profit, community, teaching hospital located in beautiful Stamford, Connecticut (30 minutes north of New York City). The teaching affiliations are with the renowned Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Sacred Heart University PA Program.
Education, License and Requirements:
•Connecticut State Licensed Physician Assistant and Board Certification are required
•Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
•Proficiency in all procedures, techniques and skills approved in the delineation of privileges.
What We Offer:
• Highly attractive community in which to live and work.
• Competitive salary with benefits including health/dental/vision/long-term disability and life insurance.
• Commutable from NYC, Westchester and CT
• Equal Opportunity Employer
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