Boston Children's Hospital

Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery

Boston Children's Hospital  •  $125k - $200k/yr  •  Boston, MA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Posting Category

Advanced Practice Provider

Job Posting Description


Join the world-renowned Department of Cardiac Surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital, part of the Benderson Family Heart Center, where expert multidisciplinary teams provide advanced surgical care for infants, children, and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physician Assistant to work within a high-acuity, high-volume congenital cardiac surgery program known for innovation, exceptional outcomes, and collaborative, patient- and family-centered care. The PA will play a critical role assisting in the operating room and working collaboratively in the ICU.

Key Responsibilities

  • Function as a first assist in complex cardiac surgical procedures
  • Provide comprehensive care to patients undergoing congenital cardiac surgery across inpatient and perioperative settings
  • Perform preoperative evaluations, consultations, and patient/family education, including surgical consent discussions
  • Participate in daily rounds in the Cardiac ICU and respond to urgent/emergent clinical situations
  • Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams in developing and implementing postoperative care plans
  • Support discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions of care for patients and families
  • Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within a highly specialized cardiac program
Schedule: Clinical schedule will include a combination of operating room time, ICU coverage and perioperative outpatient care determined by service needs.

Minimal Qualifications
Education
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Experience
  • Prefer a minimum of 1 year of surgical first assisting exerience. Prefer candidates with cardiac surgical experience adult or pediatric.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and critical care management
  • Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and ability to manage complex, high-acuity patients
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced academic surgical environment
Licensure/Certifications
• Current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Physician Assistant
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Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Pay Range

$124800.00-$200262.40 Annual
Boston Children's Hospital

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Boston Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. (Our services can begin interventions at 15 weeks gestation and in some situations we also treat adults.)

We have approximately 25,000 inpatient admissions each year and our 200+ specialized clinical programs schedule 557,000 visits annually. Last year, the hospital performed more than 26,500 surgical procedures and 214,000 radiological examinations.

Our team of physicians and nurses has been recognized by a number of independent organizations for overall excellence, and we're proud to share some notable examples with you here.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
1869
Website
childrenshospital.org
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