Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant: ICU & OR Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs within the Cardiothoracic Surgery Section at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for inpatient and outpatient cardiothoracic and SICU patients.

The physician assistant serves as the primary coordinator for physicians and PA/ARNP providers and supports a broad scope of professional duties. This open continuous announcement remains active until 1/22/2027, with applications considered as vacancies arise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in any discipline or bachelor's with 1 year of PA experience.
• Active, current, full, and unrestricted PA license in the U.S. or equivalent.
• PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) completed or in process.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for inpatient and outpatient cardiothoracic and SICU patients.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for physicians and PA/ARNP providers.
• Coordinate patient care across the health care team.

Skills

PA practice principles

History and physical

Treatment planning

Telehealth

Education

Master's degree in any discipline

Bachelor's degree with 1 year PA experience

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs within the Cardiothoracic Surgery Section at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for inpatient and outpatient cardiothoracic and SICU patients.

The physician assistant serves as the primary coordinator for physicians and PA/ARNP providers and supports a broad scope of professional duties. This open continuous announcement remains active until 1/22/2027, with applications considered as vacancies arise.