Cardiothoracic Surgical PA - In-OR Care & Diagnostics

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

Job summary

Dell Medical School in Birmingham, AL seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to support cardiovascular and thoracic procedures under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes operating room assistance, patient assessments, diagnostic orders, and direct treatment within a multidisciplinary team. Confidentiality and adaptability are essential in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications include prescriptive authority and at least one year of cardiothoracic first-assisting experience.

Qualifications

• Board-certified PA with Prescriptive Authority.
• Minimum 1 year of cardiothoracic surgical first assisting experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting with discretion.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and allied care teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cardiovascular operating room as a Roomba-based Physician Assistant.
• Obtain patient history, perform assessments, and order/interpret studies.
• Provide direct treatment and management with prescriptive authority or referrals.
• Counsel patients and families on conditions and care options.
• Document care and participate in staff and student education.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Physician Assistant

Prescriptive Authority

Cardiothoracic first assisting

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Board-certified PA

Job description

Dell Medical School in Birmingham, AL seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to support cardiovascular and thoracic procedures under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes operating room assistance, patient assessments, diagnostic orders, and direct treatment within a multidisciplinary team. Confidentiality and adaptability are essential in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications include prescriptive authority and at least one year of cardiothoracic first-assisting experience.