Description

Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery

MemorialCare Medical Group

MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute

Position Summary

MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking to add an outstanding Physician Assistant (PA) to its cardiothoracic/vascular surgical practice. Accepting applications for Long Beach Medical Center (Long Beach, CA) or Saddleback Medical Center (Laguna Hills, CA). The selected PA will be employed by MemorialCare Medical Group, a for-profit multi-specialty group practice affiliated with MemorialCare Medical Foundation. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assists the supervising surgeon in the operating room, but also plays an integral role in the global management of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients. Includes all aspects of peri-operative care from performing patient histories and daily rounds to invasive surgical procedures, including the critical retrieval of vascular tissue in coronary bypass procedures. Competitive candidates must have extensive knowledge of artificial cardiac devices, ventilators and the pharmacologic effects of vasoactive/cardiotonic drugs. The PA also provides patient care expertise in the postoperative acute care units, step-down units and regular floors. 

Financial & Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive bonus plan; Our compensation models utilize fair market value data specific to your specialty and also consider years of relevant work experience
• Full and comprehensive benefits for provider and family include: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, and more
• Medical license and DEA renewal reimbursement
• CME reimbursement fund
• Generous PTO plan

MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, one of the largest free-standing hospitals on the west coast, is dedicated to clinical excellence, cutting-edge research, and a robust clinical trial program. It has a 60-year history of cardiac program innovations, including pioneering discoveries in diagnostic testing, pacing, and electrophysiology, and a 15-year history of innovations in aortic, robotic-assisted, atrial fibrillation, and other minimally invasive cardiac surgery. 

MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills, California, is consecutively voted among Orange County's Best Hospitals and Top Workplace by the Register. Saddleback Medical Center received U.S. News & World Report high performance rankings for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Congestive Heart Failure, COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Kidney Failure, Knee Replacement, Pneumonia, and Stroke. Saddleback Medical Center is recognized by Healthgrades as America's 250 Best Hospitals and received Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. 

The MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute is a premier institution in Southern California that specializes in offering the least invasive approaches for complex cardiovascular issues through minimally invasive procedures using catheters or tiny incisions so patients can experience rapid recoveries, less scarring, faster healing, and avoid traditional open-heart surgery. Distinguished as a leader in heart and vascular care, the MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute offers personalized prevention programs, world-renowned physicians, leading diagnostic screenings, advanced treatment, rehabilitation and leading-edge cardiovascular research.

Education and Licensure Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA Board certified or board eligible
• California medical license (or eligible to obtain)
• Prior experience with Epic EMR is helpful
• ACLS certification
• DEA