Cardiothoracic Surgical PA: OR First Assistant

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

Job summary

Dell Medical School in Milwaukee is seeking a Physician Assistant to support expansion of cardiovascular and thoracic services in collaboration with supervising physicians. The role focuses on in OR first assisting, patient assessments, prescriptive management, and patient education.

Experience in cardiothoracic surgical first assisting is preferred. The position requires high confidentiality, teamwork with multi-disciplinary staff, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant in good standing with prescriptive authority.
• Minimum 1 year experience in cardiothoracic surgical first assisting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cardiovascular operating room as a Roombased Physician Assistant.
• Take patient history and perform assessments; order and interpret diagnostics.
• Provide direct treatment and management with prescriptive authority or referrals.
• Counsel patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
• Document care and participate in staff training and orientation.

Education

Physician Assistant certification/credentialing

Job description

Dell Medical School in Milwaukee is seeking a Physician Assistant to support expansion of cardiovascular and thoracic services in collaboration with supervising physicians. The role focuses on in OR first assisting, patient assessments, prescriptive management, and patient education.

Experience in cardiothoracic surgical first assisting is preferred. The position requires high confidentiality, teamwork with multi-disciplinary staff, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.