PA - Physician Assistant (CT Surgery)

Job Summary

About the Role

The ideal candidate will possess strong cardiothoracic surgery bypass, valve and aneurysm experience, in addition to endoscopic vein harvesting experience. As a surgical assistant PA, you will assist the cardiothoracic surgeon in the operating room in performing bypass, valve replacement/repair, aortic reconstruction, aneursym repair and some minimally invasive approach procedures. This position will work directly with the cardiothoracic surgeon in the care of the surgical patient, pre-, intra, and post procedure and function on a rotation with two CT surgeons.

Experience Required or Preferred

• Minimum 3-5 years PA experience and CT surgery background.

Education

• Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Licenses and Credentials

• Required: Current NCCPA.
• Current BLS required and ACLS certification preferred
• CDS and DEA licenses required for Physician Assistants

Skills

• Able to harvest saphenous veins and radial arteries in addition to assisting in the operating room during cardiothoracic procedures.
• Prepares harvested vein/radial artery for coronary artery grafting including making and closing incisions.
• Assists attending surgeon as either a first or second assistant.
• Participates in fundamental operating room techniques including aseptic technique, tying knots, hemostasis, tissue handling, primary closure of sternotomies, leg incisions ect.
• Acts as a consultant to operating room personnel concerning cardiac surgery protocols and patient care as designated by the supervising physician.

Hours

• Full-time hours 80 per pay period

Pay

• The starting salary for this position is $132,000 - $200,000

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage for team members in regularly budgeted positions of at least 30 hours per week.
• Generous paid time-off
• 401K matching contribution
• Tuition assistance
• Short and long term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Meal discount
• Dependent care subsidy
• Adoption assistance
• Free parking

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications
Required:
Advanced Card Life Supt
Control Danger Subst.
DEA License (Federal)
Physician Assistant