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At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Physician Assistant
Prefer a minimum of 1 year of surgical first assisting experience
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
What we offer:
flexible schedules
affordable health, vision and dental insurance
child care and student loan subsidies
generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement