Cardiothoracic Surgery PA: Lead, Educate, Research

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,320 - 152,913; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Cardiothoracic Surgery Service. The role includes assisting in the operating room, coordinating care for adult and pediatric CT patients, and providing patient/family education to promote smooth transitions from admission to discharge.

The position reports to the Medical Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery for clinical supervision and to administrative leadership for operations.

Qualifications

• CA PA License required.
• National Board Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operating room for cardiothoracic surgery.

Skills

PA license

National Board Certification

CT surgery experience

Teaching

Communication

Physical assessment

Wound care

Discharge planning

Organizing & prioritizing

Reading orders

UCLA policies

Shift flexibility

Senior PA experience

Education

Master's degree in PA program

Graduate from an accredited PA program

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Cardiothoracic Surgery Service. The role includes assisting in the operating room, coordinating care for adult and pediatric CT patients, and providing patient/family education to promote smooth transitions from admission to discharge.

The position reports to the Medical Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery for clinical supervision and to administrative leadership for operations.