Description
Physician Assistant-CVICU
General Physician in Buffalo, part of Kaleida Health, is seeking an experienced cardiology APP to work in our inpatient CVICU at Buffalo General Medical Center.
Location: Buffalo, NY
Specialty: Cardiology
Work Type: Full-Time
- Scheduled Work Hours: 40 hours
- Regular Work Week: 3-12 hour shifts, rotating
- Work Arrangement: Onsite
- Pay Range: $115,000.00-$150,000.00
Benefits Information
Why General Physician P.C.?
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and more.
- Generous PTO: Enjoy your well-deserved time off.
- 401(K) with 3% Employer Contribution: Secure your financial future.
- Malpractice: Employer Paid
Job Description
The Inpatient Physician Assistant functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in an inpatient setting. He/she demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered in an inpatient setting.
- Post operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients will include - ECMO, IABP, Impella and preoperative surgical evaluations
- Managing patients in Cardiac Critical Care and Cardiothoracic ICU environments, including post-open-heart surgery and cardiac step-down care
- Performing and managing advanced procedures, including:
- Central and arterial line insertions
- Chest tube and pigtail placement and management
- Emergency sternotomy (reopening the sternum in critical post-operative events)
- Managing ventilators, hemodynamics, and post-operative recovery for cardiac surgery patients
- Collaborating with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams
- Handling admissions, post-operative rounding, and ongoing patient management
- The ideal candidate will have experience in cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, or ICU.
- Candidates should be available for nights, weekends, holidays.
Education And Experience
- Minimum 1 year of Cardiology Experience Preferred
- Graduate of accredited program with Current NYS Physician Assistant Licensure and Active Board Certification
- Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire
- CPR certification and advanced life support certifications if relevant to practice area (ACLS, PALS, NRP) required.
Join General Physician, P.C., and make a difference in the lives of patients while advancing your career!
Requirements
Education And Experience
- Minimum 1 year of Cardiology Experience Preferred
- Graduate of accredited program with Current NYS Physician Assistant Licensure and Active Board Certification
- Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire
- CPR certification and advanced life support certifications if relevant to practice area (ACLS, PALS, NRP) required.
