Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Details

• Department: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Hospital: The practice's "home base" is at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. 
• Location: The position is based primarily at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan with occasional coverage at other Ascension hospitals in Michigan. 

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Responsibilities

Ascension Medical Group is looking for a Full-Time Certified Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to join our elite team!

Ascension Medical Group-Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates is looking for a Certified Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to join a highly renowned surgical team.

This is a great opportunity for a detail oriented, self-motivated and talented individual to provide medical and surgical care to patients using a patient centered team approach. 

The large cardiothoracic surgery practice provides inpatient coverage at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield, Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc and Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw.

Position Highlights:

• The new PA would be part of a cardiothoracic team consisting of a cardiothoracic surgeon and 2-3 physician assistants

 About Ascension Providence Hospital:

• Full service Level II Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center
• We provide a wide range of minimally invasive surgical procedures using robotic assisted technology
• Specialty care in advanced heart and neuroscience care, comprehensive cancer services, orthopedics and women’s health
• Robust Medical Education program consisting of 18 accredited residency and fellowship programs
• Affiliated with Michigan State University College of Medicine

About Southfield:

• Southfield is known as the business and leisure center of southeast, Michigan
• Central location with easy access to highways
• Southfield is home to more than 100 Fortune 500 Companies
• Home to Evergreen Hills Golf Course, year-round city sponsored events and festivals, and an abundance of parks and recreational activities
• Culturally diverse community 

About Ascension Medical Group:
When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.

With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Responsibilities:

• Position entails inpatient rounding and consults, pre/post op outpatient visits and 1st Assist in the OR
• Call schedule at least 1 day per week and at least 1 weekend per month
• Obtains patient history and performs assessment. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures.
• Provides and documents direct treatment and management of health conditions.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Physician Assistant with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Michigan Board Physician Assistants Task Force obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

Qualifications:

• Certified as a Physician Assistant.
• Recent and relevant 1-2 years experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery is required; inpatient rounding, outpatient visits and 1st Assist in the OR.
• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work as a high-functioning, integrated health care team.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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