Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Cardiac Surgery ICU - 12 Hour Shift - Nights

Company: Cedars-Sinai
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWhy work here?Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022-23. Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries.We take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!We are home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States. At Cedars-Sinai, we treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments. Our faculty and attending physicians provide deep competency across all specialties, including transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, women's heart health, valve disorders, arrhythmia and hypertension.What will you be doing:The Physician Assistant (PA-C) is responsible for working under the direct supervision of their Supervising Physician, the PA shall provide pre-op and post-op assessments of patients, provide and/or assist in follow-up care, and, in the Operating Room.Supervise care for the patients in the Cardiac Surgery ICU ranging from CABG and valve replacement/repairs to implantable VADs, Heart and Lung transplants, ECMO, aortic dissections, and aneurysm repairsPerform bedside procedures within the scope of service, write progress notes, participate in daily rounds, write orders, dictate discharge notes, and participate in hospital wide quality improvement initiativesCollaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.#DOXQualificationsExperience Requirements:One (1) plus years of experience as Physician Assistant (PA-C), preferably in cardiothoracic surgery preferred.Two (2) plus years of experience managing cardiothoracic surgery patients or cardiac patients preferred.ICU Experience Required.Working knowledge of managing device patients preferred.Educational/Licensure/Certifications Requirements:Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant ProgramCA Physician Assistant LicenseNational Commission Certification of PAs (NCCPA)Current DEA license and Furnishing Number or eligibility to obtainCurrent Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS) certificationAbout UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.About The TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.Req ID : 6131Working Title : Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Cardiac Surgery ICU - 12 Hour Shift - NightsDepartment : Surgery - Card Surg Adv PracticeBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : Clinical OperationsJob Specialty : Advanced Practice (PA)Overtime Status : EXEMPTPrimary Shift : NightShift Duration : 12 hourBase Pay : $147,284.80 - $235,664.00

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