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.