Job Description
About CarolinaEast Medical Center
CarolinaEast Health System is dedicated to quality and compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. The flagship of the health system is a 350 bed full service medical center housing a complete complement of inpatient and outpatient services with the latest technology. CarolinaEast Health System employs 2,600 dedicated team members. We have physician practices in various specialties spanning four counties. Our employees create a culture of excellence that connects our patients to the same level of care that is usually found at larger medical centers while maintaining a friendly, community feel throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees as well as benefits to part time plus and part time employees.
Job Summary: Responsible for admission of cardiac surgery patients, patient rounds, consultations, H&Ps and patient discharges and First Assist in the operating room. The Physician Assistant interprets the data, develops, and implements therapeutic plans, and follows through on patient care while providing health education to patients about ways to improve, promote, and maintain their health status.
Minimum Requirements: Must demonstrate successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred. Must be certified y the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Maintain current AHA BLS/ACLS certifications. Must hold a current North Carolina registration number and a current NCCPA certificate. Must work under the supervision of an M.D. A copy of the PA's Scope of Service must be on file at CarolinaEast Health System.