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Updated
May
8, 2008
APACVS
Summer
Meeting
June 30 - July 2, 2008
Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Contact the APACVS at
877-221-5651 for CME and membership information.
Professional
UPDATE
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receive periodic direct-mail updates of our Employment Opportunities,
usually monthly. However, the employment market changes even more quickly,
with many positions filled within that brief period of time. Even those
positions advertised in our professional journals are often out-of-date.
Surgical
PA Consultants can provide a monthly Professional UPDATE by email
to specialty surgical PA's in our database, and will include timely information
about Continuing Medical Education, NCCPA recertification review courses,
and new employment positions.
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Surgical PA
Consultants
More
than 25 years as a
clinical Physician Assistant . . .
Recruiting specialty surgical PA's
since 1991
Put
Our Experience to Work for You
Virginia
Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA
Voted
one of the top hospitals in Seattle, WA Virginia Mason Medical Center
offers
healthcare professionals exciting opportunities to expand their careers
in a team-oriented environment. Our multidisciplinary approach known
as “Team Medicine” gives every individual the chance to
contribute to the well-being of our patients and the continuing success
of our medical center.
We are seeking a Procedural Physician Assistant in our Cardiothoracic
Surgery department. This position acts as a licensed mid-level practitioner,
allocating time in specialty area cardiothoracic by assisting with surgeries
or procedures, serving as consulting clinician in the hospital, and/or
triaging and treating patients who present to the clinic and/or Emergency
Department. Some clinic work may be involved on an ad hoc basis.
The department of
Cardiothoracic Surgery performs 300-400 cases per year. We are a 3 surgeon,
2 physician assistant group looking to add a third PA. Duties include
surgical assisting, endoscopic conduit harvesting, and full scope care
of patients in critical and non-critical units. Call coverage is variable.
The PA's role includes surgical, medical, and interdisciplinary patient
management through the continuum of care. We VM is a progressive organization
with a very PA friendly environment. This is an exciting opportunity
to work with a truly outstanding group of clinicians.
An ideal candidate
is NCCPA certified and has experience in cardiothoracic surgery, endoscopic
conduit harvesting, and critical care. This position requires Certification
as a Physician's Assistant with prescriptive authority in the State
of Washington, plus one year experience in specialty areas.
Come join the quality
health care leader in Seattle. Be a part of the Virginia Mason team
where we offer you a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package,
all in a wonderful place to live. Seattle is a vibrant and sophisticated
city that offers first-rate restaurants, shopping, theatre and an abundance
of outdoor activities.
For
more information or to apply online, visit our website at www.VirginiaMason.org
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Paid
advertisement May - July 2008
CARDIOTHORACIC
SURGERY
MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington
Cardiothoracic
Surgery Physician Assistant or ARNP
Fantastic
opportunity! Seeking full time cardiothoracic surgical
PA or ARNP to become an integral member of our
adult cardiothoracic surgery team. Responsibilities include first assistant
in the operating room
as well as pre and postoperative patient care in hospital and office.
Ideal
candidate will have 3+ years of cardiothoracic surgical experience including
cardiothoracic first assistant experience.
Endoscopic vessel harvesting experience preferred.
Guaranteed
salary, a full array of benefits and a great location makes this an
ideal choice for the provider
who is looking to experience the best of Northwest living;
from big city amenities to the pristine beauty and recreational opportunities
of the great outdoors.
For
more information –
contact Provider Services @ 800-621-0301 or send CV to blazenewtrails@multicare.org
Please reference
opportunity #639-780.
“MultiCare
Health System is a drug free workplace”
Paid
advertisement February - April 2008
Cardiothoracic
Surgery
CLINICAL
CONSULTANT - Clinical Consultant positions are available
in several areas in the US. EVH experience required. Corporate base
salary plus bonus, auto allowance, health care, and retirement. All
travel expenses paid.
Corp 102 – NEW
Southeast US, including Puerto
Rico.
Corp 106 – Mountain
states, covering Colorado / Wyoming / Kansas
Corp 107 – Midwest
position, covering Quad Cities (Iowa) and central / southern Illinois
Corp
109 – Position
in the Southwest, covering Phoenix / southern California
Corp 122 – Position
covering St Louis and surrounding area.
Corp 124 – Southeastern
US - TX, LA, MS, AL, and FL
Corp
142 – EVH Procedural Specialist based in Baltimore
Corp
143 – EVH
Procedural Specialist covering Midwest
Corp
160 - NEW
Industry position in several sales regions, representing company with
cerebral oximeter. Will be working with sales team to train cardiac
surgical team members (cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, PA's,
perfusionists, nursing personnel) in its use.
Package includes base salary $80K, annual bonus $20K, auto allowance
$500 monthly.
INDUSTRY POSITIONS
Corp 146 - Product
Manager for EVH located in Northeast. In-house position
with company. Responsibilities include business planning market analysis,
product management, customer / field support, market expansion. MBA
preferred. Marketing or sales experience required. Domestic travel estimated
at 25%.
Corp 147 - Clinical
Services Manager focusing on new product development in
clinical settings. Requires minimum five years of CardioVations / ClearGuide
EVH / ERAH experience. In-house position but with domestic and international
travel.
Interested
in traveling?
Locums and per diem assisgnments allow you to travel, try out a practice
or location, or simply make
some additional money - without worrying about selling your home
in a down-market.
Let
us know if you'd consider doing locums coverage. Email SurgicalPAC@MSN.com
California
(C-CA030) - Hospital
position available in northern California for PA with EVH experience.
Stable, growing program with excellent clinical outcomes. Full job description,
reasonable cost of living. Excellent compensation and benefits. Sign-on
bonus and relocation. Will consider qualified new grad.
Colorado (C-CO007) - NEW
New position available with private CVT Surgical practice. Desirable
location - call for more information.
Florida
(C-FL035) - Two
positions available with congenital
cardiac surgical program. Willing to train interested
PA's with adult cardiac surgical experience. Excellent compensation
plus on-call pay. Sign-on bonus. Desirable area. Call for information.
Florida
(C-FL042) - Private practice in the
Tampa / St Petersburg area seeking PAs with EVH experience. Mainly surgery
and ICU, very little stepdown care. Opportunity to do congenital cardiac
and general thoracic surgery if you want. Well-paid position and good
benefits. Desirable
areas, Gulf Coast beaches.
Florida
(C-FL051) - NEW
Private cardiology / CT surgical practice in Florida
panhandle / Gulf Coast seeking experienced PA. Needs EVH experience.
Georgia
(C-GA015) - University
hospital CVT Surgical program seeking 4th PA, requires experience or
completion of a postgraduate surgical PA training program. Full practice
scope, on-call one weekend / month. Comp to $100K, depending on experience.
Georgia
(C-GA016) - Community hospital CVT surgical
program in west Georgia adding to PA staff. Full practice scope, on-call
one weekend / month. Usual hospital benefits, excellent CME allowance.
Competitive salary plus nice bonu$. Will consider
qualified new PA grads.
Illinois (C-IL010) - Large
private practice in suburban Chicago. Cardiac surgical experience required.
Full practice scope, limited nights and weekends.
Louisiana (C-LA004) -
Growing CVT Surgical program near New Orleans and Gulf Coast. Will consider
new PA grads. Well-paid, good benefits.
Massachusetts (C-MA006) -
Multispecialty group near Boston seeking experienced PA for Chief
PA position, as well as another staff PA position. Prefer
experience in CT Surgery. Full practice scope / responsibilities including
rotating in-house surgical and critical care coverage. Excellent compensation,
standard hospital benefits.
Massachusetts (C-MA011) - Growing
hospital program seeking two additional PA's. Perfoms about 200 cardiac
surgical procedures annually with two surgeons. Requires minimum of
three years of CVT surgical experience and critical / cardiac care.
EVH required. ERAH experience preferred but will train. Rotating 24
/ 7 in-house coverage.
Michigan (C-MI014) - Growing
community hospital program in central Michigan seeking experienced PA.
Full practice scope. Excellent compensation & benefit package.
New Mexico (C-NM008) -
NEW
Growing community hospital program seeks fourth experienced CVT surgical
PAs. Full job description, rotating on-call, excellent compensation
and benefits, including substantial on-call / OT pay. Nice moving allowance.
Professional working environment with reasonable hours and on-call.
North
Carolina (C-NC014) - Community hospital
CVTS program seeking fourth PA. Requires EVH and first-assisting experience.
Full practice scope. Well-compensated plus 10% bonus annually. Excellent
benefits including moving allowance, pension & profit sharing.
North Carolina
(C-NC015) - Private practice in western
NC seeking 1-2 experienced CVTS PA's. Rotating in-house on-call with
comp time, excellent compensation. Desirable area.
Oklahoma (C-OK002) - Private CVT surgical
practice at community hospital seeking first PA. Experience required,
full practice scope. Excellent benefits (relo, CME, society dues) and
compensation (up to $100K plus bonus). No weekend on-call.
South Carolina (C-SC005)
- Small hospital-based prgram adding 2nd PA, needs experience
with cardiac assisting and EVH. Full practice scope including rotating
on-call, some flexibility. Excellent benefits and compensation, to $110K
depending on experience. Nice community with nearby lakes.
South
Carolina (C-SC008)
- Growing private practice in medium-sized SC city seeking
to add third cardiac PA. Requires experience in OR, EVH, patient care.
Full practice scope, on-call 1:3. Nice benefits with relo, CME, retirement,
and medical / dental. Comp to $90K.
Tennessee
(C-TN011) - NEW
Growing private CVTS group adding two PA's to
current staff. Busy program, will require experienced PA including EVH.
Excellent compensation plus annual bonus. NO in-house on-call. Nice
benefits with insurance, retirement, relocation, CME. Negotiable vacation,
depending upon experience.
Texas
(C-TX014) - NEW
Medical Center program in south-central Texas seeking additional PA.
Full practice scope. New listing - call for details.
Texas (C-TX015) - Private practice in Dallas area adding
several PA's to current staff. Call for more details.
Virginia
(C-VA006) - Growing private practice,
state-of-the-art techniques, seeking additional PA. Willing
to train new grad with solid clinical experience. Stable
PA cadre with many years employment. Excellent salary and benefits.
Nice retirement contribution by employer. On-call q5-6 weekends.
Virginia
(C-VA009) - NEW
Heart Center program in northern Virginia needs
two PA's for CRITICAL CARE. Previous CVT surgical experience
helpful but not required. Rotating shifts.
Excellent comp / benefit package.
Virginia (C-VA010) - NEW
Growing hospital program in central
Virginia will add another PA. Experience required but will train EVH.
Nice practice and location. Excellent compensation / benefits through
hospital. Reasonable work schedule. On-call 1:4.
Virginia (C-VA012) - Hospital
program in Blue Ridge Mountains seeking to increase PA staff - searching
for experienced CVT surgical PA's for either surgical or critical care
role. Package will include relocation allowance, excellent compensation
and bonus, above average CME allowance and educational loan repayment
option.
Virginia (C-VA015) - New
fully-supported hospital program in eastern Virginia area needs two
experienced PA’s. Full practice scope. Well-experienced local
cardiac surgeons have been working with PA’s for several years.
Excellent compensation and benefits.
Washington
(C-WA006) - NEW
Seattle area program seeking another experienced
PA as program grows. Primary role in surgery and critical care; limited
stepdown responsibilities. EVH preferred. On-call only 1:6 weekends.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Wyoming
(WY002) - NEW
Small program seeking
PA with cardiac surgical and EVH experience. Full practice scope. Very
well paid including annual bonus. Full benefits, relocation and CME
expenses well above market.
Pediatric
Cardiac Surgery
Florida
(C-FL035) - Position
available with CONGENITAL CARDIAC
surgical program. Willing to train interested PA. Excellent compensation
plus on-call pay. Desirable area.
Call for information.
Orthopaedics
.
Florida
(O-FL006) - NEW
Joint and spine surgical practice in central Florida
is seeking additional PA. Call for more details.
Georgia
(O-GA003) - NEW
Community hospital / Orthopaedic Institute in west
Georgia seeking additional PA. Experience preferred, but will consider
new PA graduate. Call for more information.
Illinois
(O-IL002) - NEW
Private group in central IL
seeking additional PA. Finalizing details - call for information.
Virginia (O-VA008) - Large
private practice in central Virginia seeking additional PA, will
consider new grad especially with AT-C or surgical tech
background. Full practice scope including perioperative patient care,
surgical assisting, and clinic. Evening on-call rotation with other PA's.
Desirable area for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
Virginia
(O-VA011) - Spine
surgeon within multispecialty ortho practice seeking PA. Metro area position.
Well-paid with option of productivity bonus. Work-week 40-45 hours / week
with Friday afternoons OFF. NO
WEEKDAY OR WEEKEND ON-CALL.
Virginia
(O-VA012) - NEW
Medical Center ortho position in northern Virginia.
New position - call for more details.
Spine
Surgery
Arkansas
(N-AR002) - NEW
Private neurosurgical group has opening to work
1:1 with neurosurgeon / spine surgery. Full practice scope. Base plus
productivity. Prefers experience.
Virginia (O-VA011)
- NEW
Spine surgeon within multispecialty ortho practice
seeking PA. Metro area position. Well-paid with option of productivity
bonus. Work-week 40-45 hours / week with Friday afternoons OFF. NO
WEEKDAY OR WEEKEND ON-CALL.
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Neurosurgery
Arkansas
(N-AR002) - NEW
Private neurosurgical group has opening to work
1:1 with neurosurgeon / spine surgery. Full practice scope. Base plus
productivity. Prefers experience.
South Carolina (N-SC002) -
NEW
Progressive five-surgeon practice seeking additional
PA - full practice scope. Surgical assisting experience required.
Competitive salary and benefits. (RS)
Virginia (N-VA002) - NEW
Hospital-based neurosurgical program in central
Virginia seeking additional PA, prefers experience. Full practice scope
- in-patient care, clinic, OR. Excellent compensation and benefits with
progressive health care system. Desirable area for families / great schools.
Virginia (N-VA005) - NEW
Northern Virginia community hospital neurosurgical
program seeking additional PA for staff position. Full practice scope,
excellent compensation and benefits. Will consider new grad.
Please
let me know if you would like additional information on these positions.
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Other
PA Positions Available
Vascular
Surgery
General
Surgery
Interventional
Radiology
Virginia (R-VA002) - Several
PA's with prior surgical experience have made a successful transition
to Interventional Radiology. A proivate radiology practice in coastal
Virginia is seeking its third PA. Procedure-directed responsibilities
- placing PICCs, IVC filters, fluoro-guided biopsies, and others. Well-paid
position with excellent benefits. NO on-call.
Trauma Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Surgical Contracting
Critical
Care.
Internal
Medicine
Urgent Care / ER
Cardiology
Acute
Rehab
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Locum
tenens
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If you have experience as a surgical Physician Assistant, particularly
in CVT surgery, please contact me if you are interested in working on
a limited-term contract basis. I will be contacting practices in the
future to determine the need for locum tenens PA's.
Whether you're interested for several years in the future or are already
packed, please let me know so I can update my database.
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POSITIONS
for PHYSICIANS
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
Send resume to SurgicalPAC@msn.com for further
information.
GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY
CARDIOLOGY
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