JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provides comprehensive health care to patients in various states of health or illness in collaboration with one or more physicians using guidelines agreed upon with physicians. Practices medicine as part of the Physician directed team in those areas directed to do so by their physician group. Provides care to patients in various states of health and/or illness under the scope of practice developed with their physician group.

The primary role for the PA is first assisting in the OR, including endoscopic vein harvesting and endoscopic radial artery harvesting. In addition to the OR, the PA will assist with in-patient rounds on the service, seeing consults, and discharging patients. In the outpatient clinic the PA provides health care to a combination of appointments including but not limited to; pre-operative, post-operative, and follow up visits.

The program has a total of 3 surgeons, 4 physician assistants, 1 nurse practitioner and clinic RN coverage. There is no call requirement. 4 10-hour shifts with no holiday coverage.

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of educational program recognized by the national Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, certification as a Vermont Physician Assistant through completion of Board approved apprenticeship and evaluation or graduation from the board-approved P.A. program. Must have P.A. and Bachelor’s Degree. Successful completion of a CAAHEP approved PA educational program. NCCPA certification is expected. Must hold certification from the Vt. Board of Medical Practice as a PA. Must have a bachelor's degree, master degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience in cardiothoracic surgery desired.

Vein harvesting/endoscopic radial artery harvesting experience desired. Vasoview Hemopro 2 used for harvesting.