Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Cardiac Surgery ICU - 12 Hour Shift - Nights

Why work here?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022‑23. Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries.

We take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!

We are home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States. At Cedars-Sinai, we treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments. Our faculty and attending physicians provide deep competency across all specialties, including transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, women’s heart health, valve disorders, arrhythmia and hypertension.

What will you be doing:

The Physician Assistant (PA-C) is responsible for working under the direct supervision of their Supervising Physician, the PA shall provide pre-op and post-op assessments of patients, provide and/or assist in follow-up care, and, in the Operating Room.

Supervise care for the patients in the Cardiac Surgery ICU ranging from CABG and valve replacement/repairs to implantable VADs, Heart and Lung transplants, ECMO, aortic dissections, and aneurysm repairs

Perform bedside procedures within the scope of service, write progress notes, participate in daily rounds, write orders, dictate discharge notes, and participate in hospital wide quality improvement initiatives

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.

**Qualifications**

Experience Requirements:

One (1) plus years of experience as Physician Assistant (PA-C), preferably in cardiothoracic surgery preferred.

Two (2) plus years of experience managing cardiothoracic surgery patients or cardiac patients preferred.

ICU experience required.

Working knowledge of managing device patients preferred.

Educational/Licensure/Certifications Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program

CA Physician Assistant License

National Commission Certification of PAs (NCCPA)

Current DEA license and Furnishing Number or eligibility to obtain

Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS) certification

**About the Team**

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Night
Shift Duration : 12 hour
Base Pay : $147,284.80 - $235,664.00

About Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai physicians and scientists are leaders in basic and clinical research, bringing advancements in medicine directly from the laboratory to the bedside. We are committed to expanding and strengthening our regional, national, and international reputation for delivering high value services at all sites of care. This mission has been furthered by the establishment of an expansive regional healthcare system (Cedars-Sinai Health System). The system currently includes three of the finest hospitals in Southern California beyond the flagship Cedars-Sinai Medical Center which totals more than 2,300 beds with revenues exceeding $7 billion annually. The system also has more than 50 outpatient locations spanning the entire Los Angeles region and population of over 18 million.