Cardiology job in San Jose CA

Company: HCA
Location: San Jose
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Description Specialization:CardiologyCardiovascular SurgeryCardiothoracic SurgeryJob Summary: Job Title: Surgical PA Opportunity in San Jose, CA
Job Description:
Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California has an exciting opportunity for a CT Surgery PA to join our growing practice. GSH has four surgeons and 5th and 6th PA positions have been added to support the growth of the program.
Qualified Candidates:
The Physician Assistants in our Cardiothoracic Surgery department are valued members of a dynamic team on front line of patient care. This position requires an individual who is qualified to function as the first assistant in cardiac and thoracic surgeries, heart transplant, 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 midlevel practitioners
Incentive/Benefits Package:
--- Competitive salary
--- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
--- Comprehensive benefits package
About Good Samaritan Hospital:
Good Samaritan Hospital is recognized as a leader in neurosciences, high-risk obstetrics, comprehensive cancer services, advanced cardiology, and innovative surgery techniques.
The 474-bed facility, founded in 1965, offers a full range of comprehensive services, some of which include: designated STEMI receiving center in Santa Clara County, cardiovascular services using state-of-the-art technology, and innovative robotics program for orthopedics, spine, general surgery, bariatrics, gynecology, and urology.
Robust orthopedics and spine care program with dedicated inpatient unit and designation for hip and knee replacement by the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and Blue Distinction Center by Anthem Blue Cross.
Readers of Bay Area Parent magazine have chosen Good Samaritan Hospital as the Bay Area s Best Place to Have a Baby and Family Favorite Hospital for over 10 years.
San Jose is the cultural, financial, and political center of Silicon Valley and the largest city in Northern California by both population and area. With a population of over 1 million, San Jose is one of the best places to live in California with highly-rated public schools. The city also boasts great proximity to all of Northern California s areas of interest due to its position in the greater Santa Clara Valley. Over 300 days of sunshine and a panoramic view of the Santa Clara Mountains make San Jose a beautiful urban retreat.

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