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APP Cardiac First Assist

Johns Hopkins Medicine

St. Petersburg, FL
4 days ago
$50.51 - $78.28

Job Description

Join Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital as a Cardiac First Assist Physician Assistant, where you'll provide essential care for pediatric patients undergoing complex cardiac procedures. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient health outcomes and experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform admission history and physicals
  • Evaluate health condition of patients before surgery
  • Assist surgeons in the OR with first assist surgical duties
  • Monitor patient transport to CVICU or PICU
  • Conduct daily hospital rounds and write orders and progress notes
  • See patients on assigned clinic days and prepare therapeutic plans
  • Advocate for the needs of children and families

Required Qualifications

  • Clinical Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification
  • 5 years minimum experience in Cardiovascular Surgery as a First Assist
  • Current Florida State Licensure as a Physician Assistant
  • Current BLS and PALS certification
  • Current National Certification as a Physician Assistant
  • Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery within three years of hire

Benefits & Perks

Affordable and comprehensive benefits packageFlexible spending accountsRelocation assistance for those moving > 50 milesCompetitive Paid Time Off (PTO)403(b) Savings plan with matchFree parkingTuition reimbursementDependent child tuition assistanceAnnual $1,000 for practicing self-care