Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

Join us as a Contract Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant at the Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center located in Milwaukee, WI.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the operating room as the first or second surgical assistant to the resident or staff physician.
• Help open and close all incisions pertinent to cardiothoracic surgery.
• Harvest veins for cardiac procedures.
• In emergency situations, perform emergency care within Scope of Practice pending arrival of a physician.
• Document patient treatment in electronic medical records within 4 hours of the encounter.
• Comply with all appropriate and applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the Milwaukee VAMC.
• Maintain physical presence in the facility to perform required services.
• Follow established patient safety and infection control standards of care.
• Participate in Quality Management/Quality Assurance activities as required.

Schedule: Full-time, 8 hrs (6:30A-3P OR 7:30A-4P) M-F. PRN also available- schedule to be determined by facility needs.

Period of Performance: 12-month base period 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 with 4 1-year renewal options.

Qualifications:

· Certification. Current, active, full, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. BLS required, ACLS preferred. NPI required.

· BC/BE. Board Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

· Experience. Minimum of 1 year experience performing as the first or second surgical assistant to the resident or staff physician in cardiothoracic surgery.

· Phlebotomists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3.j.

· Subject to background/security investigation.

· All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

· Must pass TB test.

· Complete and online onboarding process.

· Willingness to comply with Department of Veterans Affairs vaccination programs for seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

· Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

· Must be a US citizen to apply for this job.

Who we are:

Monterey is a Veterans Affairs (VA) Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). We graduated from the SBA 8(a) Program and have a variety of contracts available for use.

What we do:

Monterey teams with general practice, specialists, and allied health practitioners nationwide to provide local coverage for examinees. We deliver a wide range of medical examination-only services to public sectors and the individuals they serve. Our clients include the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the Department of Labor, the Department of Defense, and more. Our provider network consists of over 700 providers in various medical specialties and degree types. They conduct diagnostic-only examination services on an as-needed basis. These services may take place in their private office, established clinics located across the country, or during travel opportunities for group screening events.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $66.00 – $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiothoracic Critical & Intensive Care
• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Critical & Intensive Care
• Surgery
• Trauma Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• Master’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Surgery: 2 years (Required)
• Cardiothoracic surgery: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• PA-C (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• BC/BE (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Milwaukee, WI 53295 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI 53295: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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