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**Chief Physician Assistant (PA) – Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery **

The Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Physician Assistant (PA) to lead our PA team and play a critical role in advancing clinical excellence and operational performance.

This leadership position combines clinical expertise with administrative oversight, ensuring the highest standards of patient care while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment. The Chief PA will partner closely with Physician Leadership to drive quality outcomes and support the continued growth of the thoracic surgery program.

**Key Responsibilities **

~~Leadership & Administration ~~

- Provide strategic leadership and supervision of Physician Assistants within Thoracic Surgery

- Oversee staffing, scheduling, and daily operations to ensure seamless clinical coverage

- Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention initiatives

- Conduct performance evaluations and support professional growth and development

- Assist with payroll, budgeting, and resource allocation

- Serve as a key liaison among PAs, physicians, nursing, and administrative leadership

~~Clinical Oversight ~~

- Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across all clinical settings

- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care

- Monitor clinical performance, patient outcomes, and satisfaction metrics

- Support the development and implementation of clinical protocols and care pathways

- Education & Program Development

- Design and maintain PA orientation, training, and competency programs

- Mentor PAs and support ongoing education and clinical skill advancement

- Participate in departmental initiatives, research, and quality improvement efforts

~~Compliance & Quality ~~

- Ensure adherence to institutional policies and regulatory standards (e.g., JCAHO, NYS DOH)

- Support audit readiness and accreditation requirements

- Oversee documentation quality and reporting standards

- Clinical Responsibilities

- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical exams

- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

- Assist in thoracic surgical procedures and provide perioperative care

- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians

- Perform advanced procedures (as credentialed), including line placement and chest tube insertion

- Respond to emergencies and deliver life-saving interventions as needed

**Qualifications **

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program

- NCCPA certification required

- Active New York State PA license (or eligibility)

- A minimum 5 years of clinical thoracic or surgical experience

- Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

- Current BLS and ACLS certifications

- Strong leadership, clinical judgment, and communication skills

**Join us and lead a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving patient outcomes every day. **

Location: 3400 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY

Work hours: 6:30 AM-5 PM

Base Starting Salary Range: $158,400.00 to $198,000.00

~~For positions that have only a rate listed, the rate displayed is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors. ~~

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~~Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Montefiore Einstein. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us. ~~

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~~Montefiore Einstein is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Einstein will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ~~

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