Cardiothoracic Surgical PA - First Assistant in OR

Dell Medical School; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School in Arlington, VA area seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to support cardiovascular surgeries in the operating room and to perform comprehensive patient assessments, orders and interpret diagnostic studies, and coordinate care with the surgical team.

The role requires board certification and Texas prescriptive authority, with strong emphasis on patient education, confidentiality, and multidisciplinary collaboration in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority.
• Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
• Capacity to work with physicians and other care providers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the cardiovascular operating room.
• Obtains patient history and conducts assessments.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies and health assessments.
• Provides direct treatment and management of conditions.
• Counsels patients and families on conditions and options.
• Documents care processes per policy and participates in staff education.

Skills

Efficient in fast-paced env

Confidentiality sensitivity

Team-based care

Flexibility

Education

PA certification (Texas Medical Board prescriptive authority)

Job description

Dell Medical School in Arlington, VA area seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to support cardiovascular surgeries in the operating room and to perform comprehensive patient assessments, orders and interpret diagnostic studies, and coordinate care with the surgical team.

The role requires board certification and Texas prescriptive authority, with strong emphasis on patient education, confidentiality, and multidisciplinary collaboration in a busy clinical setting.