Physician Assistant

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Conduct detailed patient historiesphysical examsand preoperative evaluations to prepare patients for cardiac surgery. Assist surgeons during cardiac surgical proceduresincluding coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)valve repair/replacementheart transplantationand other complex cardiac surgeries. Manage postoperative patient careincluding monitoring recoveryordering and interpreting diagnostic testsmanaging pain and complicationsand coordinating discharge planning. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to the development of individualized patient care plans. Perform minor procedures and assist with invasive lines and drains as necessary. Provide patient and family education on disease processessurgical proceduresand postoperative care. Document all patient encounterstreatment plansand progress notes accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR). Maintain compliance with hospital policiesclinical protocolsand regulatory requirements. Stay current with advances in cardiac surgery and contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical research as applicable.