Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team as a First Assist. This role is crucial to our surgical team, supporting both scheduled and emergency cases.

Job Description

• First Assist in CABG, Thoracic, AVR, TAVR, and Aortic cases
• Endoscopic vein harvesting
• Participate in scheduled surgical cases & on-call rotations
• Round on hospitalized patients and collaborate with the care team
• Work independently while maintaining excellent communication with surgeons

Requirements

• Board Certified NP or PA
• Active Pennsylvania State License (will accept candidates needing to obtain a license)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPR
• DEA license required

Additional Information

• Level II Trauma Center with advanced surgical facilities
• Full Privileges & Temporary Privileges Available
• EMR: Cerner & Epic
• Collaborative Team: Two floor APPs and two surgical APPs typically on-site