Pediatric CV Surgery First Assist PA – Per Diem

Talantir; Tendring; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to serve as Cardiac First Assistant on a per diem basis. You will stabilize and manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions under physician supervision, participating in clinical practice, research, and education across the organization.

The position emphasizes first-assist duties in cardiovascular surgery, collaboration with OR teams, and ongoing governance and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires Clinical Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Cardiovascular Surgery as a First Assist; pediatric experience required.
• Pediatric Acute Care certification/experience required.
• Florida PA licensure and BLS/PALS certifications current.
• National PA certification with CAQ (Cardiovascular) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform admission history and physicals and assess patient health prior to surgery.
• Order lab and imaging studies and develop treatment plans for hospitalized patients.
• Assist surgeons in the operating room as a first assistant.
• Document orders and progress notes; maintain data for surgeon review.
• Coordinate patient transport to CVICU/PICU and participate in daily rounds.

Skills

Cardiovascular Surgery

First Assist

Pediatric Experience

Pediatric Acute Care

Education

Clinical Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification

Job description

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to serve as Cardiac First Assistant on a per diem basis. You will stabilize and manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions under physician supervision, participating in clinical practice, research, and education across the organization.

The position emphasizes first-assist duties in cardiovascular surgery, collaboration with OR teams, and ongoing governance and quality improvement.