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Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Job with HCA Healthcare in San Jose, CA

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Description

Specialization:

Thoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

Surgical PA Opportunity in San Jose, CA

Job Description:

Good Samaritan Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a CT Surgery PA to join our growing practice.

Qualified Candidates:

The Physician Assistants in our Cardiothoracic Surgery department are valued members of a dynamic team on the front-line of patient care. This position requires an individual who is qualified to function as the first assistant in cardiac surgery, thoracic surgeries, and cardiac assist device implantation. It also requires an established level of proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting. The Physician Assistant will obtain patient history, perform physical examinations, order and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, formulate a diagnostic impression, develop and implement a treatment plan, monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and offer counseling and education to meet patient’s needs. Other points of interest include:

Surgical 1st assisting is a primary responsibility

Increased autonomy

Call rotation

Weekday/Weekend evening beeper on-call for OR and step-down unit

Weekend patient rounds when on-call

No in-house call

Dedicated ARNP for perioperative patient care on step-down unit Monday-Friday

Current surgical CV PA’s with 2-plus years of surgical experience in cardiothoracic surgery

Outstanding working relationship between physicians and the mid-level practitioners

Incentive/Benefits Package:

Competitive salary

Signing bonus and relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

About Good Samaritan Hospital:

474-bed facility located in the heart of Silicon Valley

Designated STEMI receiving center in Santa Clara County

Cardiovascular services using state-of-the-art technology in diagnostic and interventional offerings as well as electrophysiology services

Robotics and Mona Lisa Touch are available

Innovative robotics program for orthopedics, spine, general surgery, bariatrics, gynecology, and urology

Robust orthopedics and spine care program with a dedicated inpatient unit

Expert high-risk obstetrics care with a Level III NICU

Comprehensive behavioral health for inpatient and outpatient care

Full-service oncology care with multi-modality treatment, clinical trials, nurse navigation, survivorship, outpatient infusion, and a five-time recipient of the ACoS Outstanding Achievement Award

As a major technology hub and one of the largest cities in Northern California, San Jose is home to a diverse community with many different cultural and art offerings, great education, and a desirable place to live.Widely known as the center of innovation, Silicon Valley is also home to many national, state parks and beaches in the area and within close driving distance.The community offers college and professional sports teams, including an NHL and MLS team.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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