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Physician Assistant – First Assist (Cardiology and Vascular Surgery)
Location: Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth, TX (On-site, Monday – Friday Schedule)
About the Role: Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Physician Assistant – First Assist to join our Vascular Surgery Specialists team in Fort Worth. This is a full-time position supporting advanced heart and vascular care, with a primary focus on assisting in the OR, including vein harvesting and other surgical procedures.
The ideal candidate must have prior operating room experience, preferably with vein harvesting, and a strong interest in cardiology and vascular surgery. You will play a vital role in delivering minimally invasive treatments and surgical therapies in a high-volume, collaborative, and patient-centered environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- First assist in vascular and cardiology surgeries
- Perform vein harvesting procedures
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care
- Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and clinical teams to ensure optimal outcomes
- Support inpatient and outpatient care, patient education, and follow-up
- Participate in clinical rounds and documentation
Why Join Us? Baylor Scott & White Vascular Surgery Specialists is part of a premier health system dedicated to innovation, research, and exceptional patient care. Located in the heart of Fort Worth, our advanced 50,000-square-foot diagnostic and treatment center expands access to cardiac services and groundbreaking clinical trials.
About Baylor Scott & White Health – Fort Worth: Located near downtown Fort Worth, our All Saints Medical Center is a 538-bed, full-service, not-for-profit hospital. Celebrating over 100 years of healthcare service, we offer excellence in cardiology, transplantation, oncology, women’s and children’s services, and more.
QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION – Grad of an Accredited Program – EXPERIENCE – More than 1 year of experience in vein harvesting. – CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION – Physician Assistants (PA) Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.