Physician Asst-Surgical- Cardiac Surgery

Department/Unit: Surgery Thoracic Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) to join our high-performing Cardiothoracic Surgery team, with additional responsibilities across inpatient care and multidisciplinary coordination. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-acuity surgical setting while also contributing to broader hospital-based medical care. Primary Responsibilities: Cardiothoracic Surgery & ICU Responsibilities: Provide care to critically ill patients in the Cardiothoracic ICU, including those on ECMO, Impella, IABP, and CRRT. Serve as first and second assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including: Endoscopic vein harvesting using Terumo or Hemopro systems. Endoscopic radial artery harvesting. Perform bedside procedures: Thoracentesis, central/arterial line placement, chest tube insertion/removal. Temporary pacing wire removal and other advanced interventions. Manage preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care, including consults and discharge planning. Conduct daily rounds, write progress notes, and lead care coordination efforts. Collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, and nursing teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. General Inpatient Medical Management: Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and physical exams. Order and interpret laboratory and imaging tests; develop and adjust treatment plans accordingly. Prescribe medications and therapies based on current clinical guidelines. Participate in the care of patients on inpatient consult services, including those admitted under Surgery, Medicine, Trauma, Pediatrics, and Ob/Gyn. Support emergency and inpatient assessments, triage decisions, and follow-ups. Educate patients and families about procedures, recovery expectations, and health management strategies. Clinical Leadership & Support: Serve as a clinical resource and team leader during shifts to ensure efficient workflow and high standards of care. Ensure accurate documentation, coding, and billing practices. Maintain inventory of medical supplies, prepare patients for procedures, and ensure a safe, organized clinical environment. Work Schedule: 24/7 in-house coverage of Cardiac Surgery Service utilizing 24-hour shifts. Flexibility for 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts based on clinical demand. Required Skills and Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited PA program with current NCCPA certification. Active state PA license and prescriptive authority. Minimum of 2 years experience in a surgical or hospital-based acute care setting (CT Surgery experience strongly preferred). Skilled in ICU management and invasive bedside procedures. Strong knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical care. Excellent clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills. Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Working Conditions Extreme cold - Rarely Extreme heat - Rarely Humidity - Rarely Wet - Rarely Noise - Constantly Hazards - Frequently Temperature Change - Rarely Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely Vibration Rarely Salary Range: $138,963.00- $162,123.00 Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a need to know and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New Yorks Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: · Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers · A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the states historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the regions largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only childrens hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.