Surgeon - Cardiothoracic specializes in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of patients with diseases of the heart and lungs. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. Being a Surgeon - Cardiothoracic identifies need for tests or follow-up visits. Reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Additionally, Surgeon - Cardiothoracic may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon - Cardiothoracic's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Duties:
Perform pre-op, post-op, and intra-op care of cardiac and thoracic surgical patients in a University Teaching Hospital setting. Duties include harvesting of saphenous vein and some first assisting. Advanced training in surgical care (RNFA or PA Surgical Fellowship) is favorable but not required.
In Patient Responsibilities
Outpatient Responsibilities
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Job Summary:
Performs responsible clinical care in collaboration with the unit physician and under approved protocols, manages the medical aspects of care in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care and counsel, and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or infirm or experiencing changes in normal health processes; and in the promotion and maintenance of health, of prevention of illness in a clinical setting.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Licenses, Registration, or Certifications
Required:
Current students who have not yet completed their physician assistant program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their NCCPA certification or TPAB/TMB physician assistant license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program, NCCPA certification and TPAB/TMB physician assistant licensure.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Licenses, Registration, or Certifications
Required:
Current RNs who have not yet completed their nurse practitioner program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their ANCC/AANP certification or APRN nurse practitioner license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program, ANCC/AANP certification, and APRN nurse practitioner licensure.
Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience
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