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Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery

Boston Children's Hospital
dental insurance, 403(b)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Jul 01, 2025
Job Posting Description At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. Position Summary This full-time position involves providing comprehensive care to pediatric and adult patients with complex congenital heart defects, including peri-operative management, intraoperative surgical assistance, and postoperative ICU care. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive care to congenital cardiac surgical patients First and second assist in the operating room Perform bedside surgical procedures including ECPR events Perform pre-op evaluations, consultations, obtain surgical consents, and provide patient and family education Conduct daily rounds on ICU patients, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and collaborate with all services Develop post-op care plans and prepare patients and families for discharge Participate in quality improvement initiatives, and educate junior staff and students Minimal Qualifications Education A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program Experience Prefer a minimum of 3 years of cardiac surgery operating room and/or critical care experience Solid medical knowledge base for cardiopulmonary critical care medicine with an interest in congenital cardiac anomalies Critical thinking skills and adaptability on a busy cardiac surgery service Strong communication skills to work collaboratively with medical and surgical colleagues, staff, and trainees Licensure/Certifications A current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Physician Assistant Sign-on bonus of $5,000.00 (for individuals who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years). Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs. Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork. bchAPP Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption). Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.