Cardiothoracic Surgery PA: Precise OR Care

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide assistant surgical services in the operating room under Cardiothoracic surgeons. The role includes vein harvesting, chest tube/pacing wire management, thoracic incision closure, and post-operative patient care.

Requirements include completion of a PA program, SC PA license, NCCPA certification, and CT surgical residency consideration. Day shift in Richland,SC with opportunities for budget involvement and professional education.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Physician Assistant Program or Program Certificate equivalent.
• 1 year of Cardiothoracic clinical experience.
• South Carolina Physician Assistant License - C039.
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• South Carolina Controlled Substance license; Federal DEA license, Prescriptive Authority for South Carolina.
• In lieu of the above minimum requirements: PA Surgical Residency Program or approved Surgical Physician Assistant graduate program.
• Certification eligible and up to one year to obtain required certification for staff joined before July 1, 2020.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistant surgical services in the operating room as directed by Cardiothoracic surgeons.
• Harvests veins in OR.
• Removes chest tubes and pacing wires.
• Closes thoracic incisions.
• Removes intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Performs charting, summaries, correspondence, and required paperwork for documenting care and billing.
• Participates in physician educational programs related to capitated medicine and practice patterns.
• Assists in development of operational and capital budgets.
• Participates in operational assessments for revenue enhancement, expense reductions, consolidation efficiencies and billing opportunities.
• Assists in post-operative care of patients including daily rounds and wound assessments.

Education

Physician Assistant Program or Program Certificate equivalent

Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program or approved Surgical PA graduate program

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide assistant surgical services in the operating room under Cardiothoracic surgeons. The role includes vein harvesting, chest tube/pacing wire management, thoracic incision closure, and post-operative patient care.

Requirements include completion of a PA program, SC PA license, NCCPA certification, and CT surgical residency consideration. Day shift in Richland,SC with opportunities for budget involvement and professional education.