Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

HCA Houston Healthcare; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision

401k

Paid time off

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking a cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to provide support to a busy cardiothoracic surgeon in the south Houston suburb community of Clear Lake. The incoming PA will join a team of other advanced practice providers to support the Cardiovascular surgery line.

HCA Clear Lake is rated as a top tier 3-star program by the Society of Thoracic surgery and performed over 400 heart surgeries last year alone.

Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) required.
• Ability to obtain or maintain Texas medical license.
• Strong cardiothoracic experience or passion for cardiac work.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient hospital care and surgical first assist.
• Support cardiovascular surgery team in OR and outpatient clinics.
• Collaborate with AP providers for patient care.

Skills

Cardiothoracic experience

Passion for cardiac work

Education

NCCPA certification

Texas medical license (ability to obtain/maintain)

Job description

Job Summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking a cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to provide support to a busy cardiothoracic surgeon in the south Houston suburb community of Clear Lake. The incoming PA will join a team of other advanced practice providers to support the Cardiovascular surgery line. HCA Clear Lake is rated as a top tier 3-star program by the Society of Thoracic surgery and performed over 400 heart surgeries last year alone. The PA will gain extensive experience in the Cardiac ICU and operating room. The PA will be responsible for providing inpatient hospital care, surgical first assist, and outpatient clinic support.

Description

Specialization

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking a cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to provide support to a busy cardiothoracic surgeon in the south Houston suburb community of Clear Lake. The incoming PA will join a team of other advanced practice providers to support the Cardiovascular surgery line. HCA Clear Lake is rated as a top tier 3-star program by the Society of Thoracic surgery and performed over 400 heart surgeries last year alone. The PA will gain extensive experience in the Cardiac ICU and operating room. The PA will be responsible for providing inpatient hospital care, surgical first assist, and outpatient clinic support.

Qualified candidates

• Certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA.
• Ability to obtain or maintain an active Texas medical license
• Must have strong cardiothoracic experience or passion for cardiac work or cardiothoracic surgery.

Incentive/Benefit Details

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, malpractice covered

About HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

• HCA Houston Healthcare Clearlake is a 490-bed tertiary regional referral center offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty services
• Service area of 1.5M
• The six-tower complex features three patient towers, with more than 40 medical specialties and associated services are represented
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level II Adult Trauma Center
• 42-bed ICU
• Eight-cardiovascular ICU beds
• 14-cardiac care beds
• 20-ORs
• Pediatric Emergency Department staffed with pediatric sub-specialists
• 42-bed Level III NICU
• 10-bed PICU
• 24/7 services include hospitalists, radiology, lab, pharmacy and anesthesia

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