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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Modesto, CA
Modesto, California

About this job

The Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) may provide services which he or she is competent to perform and which are consistent with the physician assistant's education, training, and experience, and which are delegated in writing by a supervising physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that physician assistant. The physician assistant will be credentialed through the medical staff as an allied health professional with appropriate protocols developed.

The Cardiac Surgery PA will act as first assistant during cardiac surgery under the direction of the Surgeon and as assigned by operating room personnel. The Cardiac Surgery PA will be required to be available on call and will be responsible to respond as established in departmental policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Hold a current Physician Assistant (PA-C) license and be in good standing with the Medical Board of the State of California.

* Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License.

* Be a recent graduate of an approved training program for Physician Assistants.

* Maintain the following current certifications:

* BLS -- Basic Life Support

* ACLS -- Advanced Cardiac Life Support

* Computer knowledge (i.e., Electronic health record, email)

* Must demonstrate excellent written/verbal interpersonal communication and problem solving skills.

* Ability to manage own time and schedule own tasks. Must have initiative to work efficiently without constant supervision and direction.

* Must be able to travel in and out of Stanislaus County, including transcontinental travel.

* If MMC or own vehicle used on association business, must possess valid California driver's license and upon request, provide proof of liability insurance.

* Ability to read, write, hear and verbally communicate in English to the degree required to perform the job duties

* Physical, mental, and environmental factors: See attached Physical, Mental, and Environmental Job Factors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* National Board Certification as a Physicians Assistant