Cardiothoracic PA — Vein Harvest & CABG Expert

AMN Healthcare; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare is seeking a cardiovascular and thoracic Physician Assistant in Alabama for a comprehensive inpatient and surgical role, including first assist duties in CABG and vein harvesting.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with call rotation; you will work closely with a CT surgeon and another PA. Must have vein harvesting experience and a CT surgery background to succeed in this growing program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification.
• Active or eligible state PA licensure.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) and/or open vein harvesting.
• Experience managing post-operative cardiac surgery patients.

Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including CABG and other cardiac surgeries.
• Perform endoscopic and/or open vein harvesting for CABG procedures.
• Assist with chest closure, wound closure, hemostasis, and exposure.
• Participate in preoperative and postoperative surgical management.
• Inpatient care and ICU rounds for post-op cardiothoracic patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the surgeon.

Skills

Vein harvesting experience

Cardiothoracic surgery exposure

Surgical first assist

CABG experience

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

Job description

AMN Healthcare is seeking a cardiovascular and thoracic Physician Assistant in Alabama for a comprehensive inpatient and surgical role, including first assist duties in CABG and vein harvesting.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with call rotation; you will work closely with a CT surgeon and another PA. Must have vein harvesting experience and a CT surgery background to succeed in this growing program.