Surgical Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic

Job Responsibilities

• Acts as First Assistant or Second Assistant to surgeon during surgical procedures
• Holds retractors, ties off vessels and tissues, repairs incisions and lacerations, cuts and cauterizes tissues, etc., as needed and as directed
• Performs complex surgical techniques as needed and as directed by physician
• Documents all procedures and/or services to patients on face sheets and processes face sheets in accordance with established procedures to ensure accurate billing to patient accounts
• Shares on-call responsibilities with the rest of the team as directed by team leader

Requirements

• Must hold certification/licensure as a CSA, LSA, RNFA, PA-C or NP
• Previous surgical experience as a First Assistant
• Ability to build and maintain business relationships and retain and grow the business
• Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality
• Reliable transportation and willingness to work at multiple locations as needed
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Able to work flexible hours as scheduled, including weekends and holidays, and to be on-call as scheduled

Benefits

• Supports professional growth through continuing education and membership fees
• Tuition reimbursement or tuition repayment assistance
• Full benefits package including a matching 401K and generous PTO plan
• Coverage for maintaining certification