Cardiothoracic Surgery PA — First Assist (Full-Time)

UConn Health/Waterbury Hospital; West Side Hill (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision plans

Generous PTO

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

UConn Health Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, CT seeks an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to join the team. The PA will provide comprehensive perioperative care, assist in cardiac procedures, and manage preoperative and postoperative patients.

The ideal candidate will have cardiothoracic surgery experience, perform first assist duties, review studies, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Experienced PA with cardiothoracic surgery background.
• Ability to perform preoperative history, exams, and risk evaluations.
• Proficiency in reviewing studies, labs, and imaging.

Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative history and physical examinations and surgical risk evaluations.
• Review diagnostic studies, laboratory results, and imaging.
• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, medications, recovery, and follow-up care.
• First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Perform endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting and other procedures within established privileges and demonstrated competency.
• Coordinate patient care with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Surgical assisting

Preoperative assessment

Job description

UConn Health Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, CT seeks an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to join the team. The PA will provide comprehensive perioperative care, assist in cardiac procedures, and manage preoperative and postoperative patients.

The ideal candidate will have cardiothoracic surgery experience, perform first assist duties, review studies, and educate patients and families.