Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Surgery Vascular

Job Summary:

• 2 or more years’ experience with all routine heart surgery procedures and thoracic procedures
• Possess understanding of clinic follow ups and post op outpatient care
• Exposure to minimally invasive procedures a plus
• Experience in EVH and 1st assist in surgery required  
• APP will be responsible for daily rounding on patients pre and post-operatively as well as conducting follow-up assessments in the clinic
• Expected call schedule of 1:3

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with match, PTO, and more
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Trident Health System is a 437-bed two hospital tertiary-care system comprised of Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center
• Trident Medical Center is a 321-bed major medical center with a 24-hour emergency room and Level II Trauma Center
• Designated a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center, seeking Comprehensive Stroke Designation
• Award-winning Heart Center; the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery; the Trident Breast Care Center; and the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic
• Critical Care Services and 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist programs
• Proudly serving patients and families in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties for more than 40 years