Cardiothoracic Surgical PA | Frontline OR First Assistant

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

Job summary

Dell Medical School is seeking a board-certified Physician Assistant to support cardiothoracic surgery in the operating room. You will obtain histories, perform assessments, order and interpret studies, and provide direct patient care with prescriptive authority.

You will counsel patients and families, document care per policy, and participate in staff training. The role requires CT surgical first-assist experience and confidentiality. On-site work.

Qualifications

• Board-certified PA with prescriptive authority.
• Minimum 1 year cardiothoracic surgical first-assistance experience.
• Proficiency in endoscopic and open conduit harvest.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
• Ability to address confidentiality with sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cardiovascular operating room as a physician assistant.
• Obtain patient history, perform assessments, and order/interpret diagnostics.
• Provide direct treatment and management with prescriptive authority or referrals.
• Counsel patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
• Document care per standards and participate in staff education.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant certification

Job description

Dell Medical School is seeking a board-certified Physician Assistant to support cardiothoracic surgery in the operating room. You will obtain histories, perform assessments, order and interpret studies, and provide direct patient care with prescriptive authority.

You will counsel patients and families, document care per policy, and participate in staff training. The role requires CT surgical first-assist experience and confidentiality. On-site work.