Sr Physician Assistant CVOR

Dignity Health; Stockton; On-site; CAD 136,579 - 203,163; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stockton, California seeks an experienced CVT Surgery PA to assist in surgeries and provide post-operative care. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. The role offers a pay range of $72.88 - $108.41/hour and contributions to a supportive healthcare team that values patient care and community service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a CVT Surgery PA preferred.
• Willing to consider candidates with 3 years’ experience.
• Satisfactory completion of training program at an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide first assist for open heart, thoracic, and vascular surgeries.
• Perform daily rounds and post operative care.
• Take relevant patient history and perform assessments.

Skills

Experience as a CVT Surgery PA

Communication skills

Knowledge of healthcare procedures

Education

Completion of Physician's Assistant Training Program

California Certification as a Physician's Assistant

Current BLS and ACLS certification

DEA License

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CVT surgery PA provides first assist for open heart, thoracic and vascular surgeries, and second assist performing endovascular vein harvest for CABG and vascular cases. The CVT Surgery PA provides daily rounds, post operative care to include ICU and telemetry stepdown unit patient care. The PA is responsible for pre/post op orders and patient discharges. The PA is considered an extender to the surgeon and must have good communication skills to speak with other physicians for necessary consults.

Essential Duties Include But Not Limited To

• Take an appropriate history, make an assessment and perform an appropriate physical examination for those patients initially admitted to the hospital or seen in consultation by the Supervising Physician(s). Record pertinent data in a manner meaningful to the Supervising Physician(s) and other healthcare providers. All entries must be countersigned by the Supervising Physician(s) within 24 hours after entry. NOTE: The PA may NOT consult on patients.
• Record summaries, progress notes, directions, orders and other information in medical record. All entries must be countersigned (i.e., time and date) by the Supervising Physician(s) as required by medical staff policy.
• Write admission orders, transfer orders from one level of care to another level of care, and discharge orders after direct communication with the Supervising Physician(s).
• Order, and/or assist the Supervising Physician(s) in performing screening and/or diagnostic tests/procedures delegated by the Supervising Physician(s), provided that the procedures are consistent with the Supervising Physician(s)' practice and with patients' conditions. These may include, but not limited to: PFT's, TEE's, Ultrasound exams, therapeutic diets, laboratory exams, radiology exams, PT/OT/Speech Therapy consults, Cardiac Rehab, Home Care, DME, Social Services, Respiratory Therapy and Educational Programs.

Job Requirements

• Prefer minimum 5 years’ experience as a CVT Surgery PA, but would consider the right candidate who is an experienced PA in a current patient care practice with minimum 3 years’ experience. *If staffing permits we will consider new grads or candidates with less experience.
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Physician's Assistant Training Program at an accredited institution.
• State of California Certification as a Physician's Assistant.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• DEA License required.

Preferred

• Knowledge and understanding of customers and beliefs and needs of a consumer group(s) served.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$72.88 - $108.41 /hour