Cardiac Surgery First Assist - Physician Assistant (PA) - $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • University of Maryland Medical System
  • Towson, Maryland
  • Full Time
  • Towson, MD
  • Full-time
  • Shift: Day
  • Location: ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
  • Position Type: Exempt
  • Towson, MD
  • Towson, MD Towson, MD Towson, MD
  • Full-time
  • Shift: Day
  • Location: ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
  • Position Type: Exempt
  • Company Description

    A community hospital located in Towson, MD, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC) is a 218-bed Catholic hospital with more than 700 physicians on the medical staff. Its numerous areas of specialization include cardiology, cancer, orthopaedics, emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology, surgical services, diabetes, psychiatric services and wound healing.

    Job Description

    University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC ), a member of the University of Maryland Medical System has an opening available for an experienced Cardiac Surgery First Assist Physician Assistant to join their team located in Towson, Maryland.

    ** $10,000 Sign-On Bonus available for experienced candidates! **

    The University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center has a long history of excellence and is one of the premier programs in the region. St. Joseph is the only cardiac surgery program in Baltimore County, and a referral center for complex valvular, aortic, and coronary surgery. 3-Star Rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures.

    Qualifications:

    • Proficient in first and second assist roles in all cardiac surgery cases
    • Proficient in conduit harvesting
    • Successful applicant would work four ten-hour shifts per week with night and weekend call
    • Successful applicant would be one of six sharing call
    • Masters degree as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) is required
    • Certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner/Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) is required
    • Maryland licensure as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is required
    • Current Basic Life Support certification is required
    • Ideal candidate would have two years experience in cardiac surgery, less experience could be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • Proficient in first and second assist roles in all cardiac surgery cases
  • Proficient in conduit harvesting
  • Successful applicant would work four ten-hour shifts per week with night and weekend call
  • Successful applicant would be one of six sharing call
  • Masters degree as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) is required
  • Certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner/Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) is required
  • Maryland licensure as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is required
  • Current Basic Life Support certification is required
  • Ideal candidate would have two years experience in cardiac surgery, less experience could be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • As a UMMS provider, you can expect:

    • Competitive Salary
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Paid malpractice insurance
    • Generous paid time off
    • CME leave and CME allowance
    • Retirement plan 403-B with employer match
  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • CME leave and CME allowance
  • Retirement plan 403-B with employer match
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

    Qualifications

    4 year / Bachelors Degree: Physician Assistant (Required)

    Masters Degree (Preferred)

    0 - 1 year Physician Assistant (Required)

    2 - 4 years Physician Assistant (Preferred)

    Additional Information

    Compensation:

    • Pay Range: $51.00-$83.00
    • Additional compensation
    • Sign-On Bonus
    • Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
  • Pay Range: $51.00-$83.00
  • Additional compensation
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
  • Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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    Job ID: 473397529
    Originally Posted on: 4/15/2025

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