Physician Assistant Open Heart, Cardiac Surgery, FT, 7A-5:30P
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
Benefits
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
About the Role
The Surgical PA provides patient care in collaboration with specific surgeons face-to-face or via telehealth on communication devices such as phone or computer. Conducts surgical history/physical exams, orders and interprets diagnostic/lab tests, and develops a plan of care. Writes prescriptions, including controlled substances per Delineation of Privileges. First assists in surgery. Performs surgical procedures in the operating room under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Performs procedures in the clinic under direct or indirect supervision.
The synergistic relationship with the surgeon and highly technical skills increases patient safety and positive surgical outcomes. Enables the continuity of care by managing patients in the pre, intra, and post-operative settings. Performs inpatient rounding, consultations, wound care, and bedside procedures. In the outpatient setting, manages clinics, clinic procedures, facilitates family and patient education, and participates in grand rounds. Works directly with staff, administration, patients, and families to ensure quality care across the continuum as an expert in surgical practice areas. Performs on-call coverage requiring high-level decision-making on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends inclusive of surgery.
Responsibilities
- Conduct surgical history and physical exams
- Order and interpret diagnostic and lab tests
- Develop and implement patient plans of care
- Write prescriptions, including controlled substances per Delineation of Privileges
- First assist in surgery
- Perform surgical procedures in the operating room under direct supervision
- Perform procedures in the clinic under direct or indirect supervision
- Perform inpatient rounding, consultations, wound care, and bedside procedures
- Manage clinics and clinic procedures in the outpatient setting
- Facilitate family and patient education
- Participate in grand rounds
- Provide on-call coverage, including high-level decision-making during weekdays, weeknights, and weekends
Requirements
- Master’s degree
- Current Physician Assistant license
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license
- National Certification as a Physician Assistant
- 5 years of Advanced Practice Provider (APP) experience
- Experience in vein harvesting
- Obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges
- Compliant with state requirements for CEUs/CMEs and licensure renewal