Advanced Practitioner Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery

ENL Admin Cardiac

Compensation range:

$84.82 - $114.50

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Day
Shift length: 10-Hours
Days off: Variable
Hours per pay period: 20

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cardiovascular Surgery Physician’s Assistant functions as a provider and coordinator of direct patient care and as a first assistant to the supervising surgeon. The Cardiovascular Physician’s Assistant performs tasks and services under the direct control and supervision of a state-approved supervising physician in accordance with the mission and philosophy, standards policies, and practices of Enloe Medical Center. 

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

One year of experience in acute patient care with an emphasis on cardiac care

Successful completion of a clinical rotation in cardiac services.

Desired:

One year clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in an acute care facility

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

Current California Physician Assistant License

Certification by NCCPA, if not graduate from accredited ARC PA program

Current CPR certification

ACLS within 6 months of hire

Credentialed through the Enloe Medical Staff and Finance offices

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number or proof of application

Desired:

Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis. Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients and the public. Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.  Must have the ability to work in a demanding environment while remaining calm, efficient and focused. Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must have the ability to perform as a preceptor in the training of students and new employees, and the ability to act as a department resource and a positive role model Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email [email protected] to receive a full summary of benefits.