PA - Cardiovascular Surgery

Responsibilities

• Assisting in surgery, endo vein harvesting, in-patient rounding, and outpatient clinic.
• Shared call 1 in 3 calls, rotating shifts, 24/7 service coverage with night shifts and weekends.
• Surgical assistance in cardiovascular and thoracic cases.
• Outpatient ambulatory visits & hospital rounding.
• Absorb new consults in the clinic and hospital admissions.
• Assist with vein harvesting, CABG and valve surgeries.
• ICU and telemetry experience is preferred.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical exams.
• Diagnose and treat conditions, providing follow-up care as needed.
• Assist in surgeries, including first and second assisting.
• Manage inpatient care, preoperative, and postoperative evaluations.
• Perform invasive procedures (will train), including central vascular access Swan-Ganz insertion, chest tube insertion, and endoscopic vessel harvesting.

Requirements

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Must have an active Louisiana PA license or be eligible to be licensed.
• Physician Assistant Board Certification.
• Cardiac surgical experience (minimum 5 years).
• Hospital & ambulatory experience is required.
• Experience with robotic surgery is a plus, but training will be provided if not experienced with robotic surgery.