Physician Assistant CTICU

We are seeking a highly motivated Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-acuity, collaborative environment caring for complex cardiac and cardiothoracic surgical patients. The CTICU PA will work closely with attending physicians, surgeons, APPs, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients in the immediate post-operative and intensive care setting.

Ideal candidates are team-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about critical care medicine. Qualifications Education Required

• Must complete in-house orientation program
• Graduation from Accredited Physician Assistant Program, Masters preferred

Experience And Skills

• Speaks, reads and writes English
• CTICU experience preferred; candidates with strong critical care or cardiac experience are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated clinical excellence and advanced critical thinking in high-acuity settings
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented ICU environment
• Epic experience preferred
• Basic Microsoft Office use

License/Certifications

• Current NYS Physician Assistant Licensure/Registration.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the NYS Board of Medicine
• Current unrestricted DEA certificate for mid-level providers. (Full

schedule

2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5)

• NYS Mandated Infection Control Course Certificate (renewable every four years)
• Current BLS and ACLS

Working Conditions

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn
• Moderate Physical Activity required
• Physical ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, and demonstrate dexterity for short or extended periods of time