Full Job Description
Responsibilities
We are seeking a full-time surgical Physician Assistant in our Cardiac Surgery department. Our team of eight PAs work with a total of seven cardiovascular surgeons, in one of the top cardiac surgery programs in the state. At our two hospitals combined, we performed over 1300 open heart surgeries last year, including a successful TAVR program, DaVinci robotic program, as well as TEVARs and complex aortic and valvular cases.
Successful candidates must be proficient in all aspects of first assisting in major cardiac surgical procedures, endoscopic and open vein harvesting, and have experience with a high-volume CT surgery program. This is primarily an OR position, with occasional rounding on inpatients on an as-needed basis. We work 4 ten-hour shifts each week, although daily hours can be variable, depending on caseloads. We take overnight call (OR only) one night a week and 1 to 2 weekends a month.
This is an hourly position that includes call pay and overtime pay, so the total compensation is significantly higher than the base salary.
$15,000 Sign on Bonus and $5000 Relocation offered!
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- This position requires a minimum of one year of experience as a Cardiac Surgery PA
- Completion of a Physician Assistant training program recognized by the NCCPA
- NCCPA certification and CA Physician Assistant License
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
- BLS and ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association
This position also requires the following knowledge and abilities:
- Knowledge of sterile technique in a surgical setting
- Experience as a First Assistant in cardiac surgery
- Proficiency with placement of Foley catheters and central venous and arterial lines
- Endoscopic and open vein harvesting experience preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work as a member of a team with a high degree of autonomy
Pay Range $64.50 – $90.38 /hour