Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

    Posted 11 hours ago
    United, PA · Onsite

    Full Time

    Onsite

    About the job

    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