Cardiothoracic OR Physician Assistant: Impact Cardiac Care

UT Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Austin, through Dell Medical School, seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority to support cardiothoracic surgical teams in Austin. The role involves operating room assistance, patient assessments, and management of cardiovascular conditions in collaboration with supervising physicians.

The position is Exempt (FLSA) with a 40-hour workweek, immediate start date, and ongoing duties.

Qualifications

• Board-certified PA with Texas Medical Board credentialing and prescriptive authority.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
• Capacity to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians and a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cardiovascular operating room.
• Obtain patient history, perform assessments, and order/interpret diagnostic studies.
• Provide direct treatment and management with prescriptive authority or referrals.
• Counsel patients and families about conditions and treatment options.
• Document care per specialty standards and assist with staff training.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Prescriptive authority

Team collaboration

Education

PA-C (Physician Assistant-Certified)

Job description

UT Austin, through Dell Medical School, seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority to support cardiothoracic surgical teams in Austin. The role involves operating room assistance, patient assessments, and management of cardiovascular conditions in collaboration with supervising physicians.

The position is Exempt (FLSA) with a 40-hour workweek, immediate start date, and ongoing duties.