Physician Assistant

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The BILH Heart Transplant Program at BIDMC is nationally recognized for outstanding outcomes. We consistently earn top honors from the Society of Thoracic Surgery in recognition of excellent patient care and outcomes.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager APP Cardiac Surgery Clinical Inpatient as well as the Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery, this position is responsible for participating in all aspects of pre and postoperative care of the cardiac surgical patient. The mission is to facilitate such care in conjunction with the surgical house staff, and under the supervision of the staff surgeon. This position requires a license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.



Scope: The primary responsibilities of the NP/PA are in relation to the care of patients in the inpatient setting. The responsibilities include

-The NP/PA works under the direction of the surgeon, and duties consist of pre and postoperative care of the surgical patient

-The NP/PA is expected to perform clinical tasks on the patient unit: Placement and removal of Central lines, chest tubes, sutures, and temporary pacing wires as directed by the surgeons, and chief resident.

-The NP/PA will discharge patients (complete discharge paperwork, discharge summary, communicate with cardiologist/PCP when appropriate).

-The NP/PA will organize patient information and participate in patient case conferences both pre and post-operatively.

-The NP/PA will maintain a night shift schedule with a focus on care of the post-operative patients, admitting patients for surgical evaluations and staffing critical consults with the on call surgeon.

Job Description:

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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